LA CARRETA REST

Name: LA CARRETA REST
Address: 3632 SW 8 ST, MIAMI, FL, 331354112
Telephone: (305)444-7501

MIAMI, FL

dba V & M ENTERPRISES

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

LA CARRETA REST is a seating restaurant located at 3632 SW 8th Street in Miami with a capacity of 250 seats, operated by V & M Enterprises. The establishment is a well-known Cuban restaurant offering traditional Cuban cuisine. According to available records, the restaurant has undergone multiple inspections, with the most recent inspection conducted on July 3, 2024.

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Food Safety Score

64 /100 · Below average

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

Jul 16, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action 10 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.

Jul 16, 2026 — cycle score 60 (60% weight) · 3 high, 1 intermediate, 6 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dec 2, 2025 — cycle score 69 (40% weight) · 2 high, 2 intermediate, 3 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

View full inspection history (3)

DBPR Inspection History

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

What violations mean

Date	Type	Result	High	Int.	Basic	Total
Jul 16, 2026	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	3	1	6	10
Violations Found H · V03 ×2 Employee health reporting Employee not reporting symptoms of illness H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 ×2 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 Shell stock requirements Inadequate shell stock identification/records H · V21 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods H · V23 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths Class: Food Visit ID: 13765923 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Dec 2, 2025	Routine - Food	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	2	2	3	7
Violations Found H · V01 Management awareness Person in charge not present or not performing duties H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 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 · V22 Consumer advisory No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned Class: Food Visit ID: 10894497 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 5, 2025	Complaint Full	Inspection Completed - No Further Action	1	3	17	21
Violations Found H · V05 ×2 Handwashing procedures Inadequate handwashing by food employees H · V08 Proper hand/arm washing Improper hand and arm washing technique H · V10 Approved food source Food from unapproved or unknown source H · V12 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 · V16 ×4 Proper cooking temps Food not cooked to required minimum temperature H · V21 ×2 Time as control Time as a public health control not properly used H · V23 ×2 Chemical properly stored Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled H · V24 Toxic substance control Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used I · V31 Clean multi-use utensils Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned I · V36 ×2 Proper ventilation Inadequate ventilation and lighting I · V40 Wiping cloths usage Improper use of wiping cloths I · V42 Equipment condition Equipment in poor repair or condition Class: Food Visit ID: 13481414 PDA Verified Type: Complaint Full

License & Location

Location

Address: 3632 SW 8 ST
MIAMI, FL 331354112
Seating: 250 seats
Phone: (305)444-7501
DBPR District: District 1 — Miami (licenses expire October)
County (Region Code): Citrus (code 9)

License

License Number: SEA2301278
License Status: Current (20)
Establishment Type: Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level: Risk Level 2
License Expiry: Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection: Jul 16, 2026

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