LA CARRETA REST

dba LA CARRETA GROUP INC

About this restaurant

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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C

Food Safety Grade

Fair

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

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

License

License Number
SEA1618226
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Feb 13, 2026
Date Result Expand
Feb 13, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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