Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park
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4030-4034 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park has accumulated 122 violations across 20 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, with handwashing violations cited in at least 6 of the past 8 inspections, food contact surface violations appearing in 5 of the past 8 inspections, and employee health policy violations documented in multiple inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on February 6, 2024, when an exit door in the kitchen was found to be blocked. Two complaint-based inspections in February 2026 resulted in a Warning Issued on February 25 (18 violations including 3 high-priority handwashing and food contact surface violations) followed by a Call Back inspection on February 26 that found zero violations and full compliance. The most recent inspection on February 26, 2026 was completed with the notation "Call Back - Complied."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park: Comparison to Orange County Averages
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park last inspected?
- Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park had?
- Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park find?
- Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park ever been shut down?
- No, Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Las Carretas Mexican Restaurant in Winter Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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