LA CARRETA REST

Name: LA CARRETA REST
Address: 301 N UNIVERSITY DR, PEMBROKE PINES, FL, 33024

PEMBROKE PINES, FL

dba LA CARRETA GROUP INC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

LA CARRETA REST is a seating restaurant located at 301 N University Drive in Pembroke Pines with a capacity of 227 seats. The establishment specializes in authentic Cuban cuisine and traditional family dining. According to online reviews, the restaurant is noted for its Latin-American fare and has been ranked among the top restaurants in the Pembroke Pines area.

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Food Safety Score

74 /100 · Fair

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Feb 13, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 9 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

Feb 13, 2026 — cycle score 79 (60% weight) · 1 high, 1 intermediate, 7 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 30, 2025 — cycle score 67 (40% weight) · 2 high, 2 intermediate, 5 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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DBPR Inspection History

2 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Feb 13, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	1	7	9
Violations Found H · V03 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V14 ×2 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V22 ×2 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting Class: Food Visit ID: 13535641 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 30, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	2	5	9
Violations Found H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V12 ×2 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V13 Parasite destruction Parasite destruction procedures not followed H · V14 Food contact surfaces Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used I · V31 ×2 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths Class: Food Visit ID: 10893770 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address: 301 N UNIVERSITY DR
PEMBROKE PINES, FL 33024
Seating: 227 seats
DBPR District: District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code): Lafayette (code 34)

License

License Number: SEA1618226
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Feb 13, 2026

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