LA CARRETA REST

dba V & M ENTERPRISES

About this restaurant

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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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

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

Location

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

License

License Number
SEA2301278
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Oct 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Date Result Expand
Dec 2, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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