Las Carnitas
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
58
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Las Carnitas, the earliest from 2022. Las Carnitas was last inspected on Dec 17, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
58
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Chlorine bucket was empty. Triple sink is set up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
30
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
55
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. On the cook line, the hand wash sink was being used to store and refill a water pitcher. The pitcher was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Hanging on the dishwasher, a spray bottle containing a clear liquid was not labeled. An employee labeled the bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, mayonnaise and refried beans were stored on the floor. The items were moved to the shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the ice machine, a bowl was stored that was being used to dispense the ice the bowl was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At the front counter soda machine.
51-11-4
70
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used to store sanitizer buckets. Sink located at Bar
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
16-13-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
21-03-4
74
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
21
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
20
Aug 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler , cooked oxtail (45F); raw chicken (47F), per operator door was left open for an hour for cleaning, manager placed inside reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less held under 4 hours ago in cook line. Operator moved to reach in cooler for quick chill, suggested using TPHC . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored cook pork inside 3 door reach in cooler in cook line. Operator moved cook pork above raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - 1.Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. 2. Shelf under prep table next to 3 compartment sink in ware washing area.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense pico de gayo inside reach in cooler in cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in true 3 door reach in cooler next to flip top cooler in cook line. Walk in cooler gaskets torn or in disrepair next to dining room.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind stove in cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of juices on floor in hallway to women restroom.
08B-47-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Pile of garbage inside bags and card board boxes next to dumpster area.
33-09-4
Basic - Interior of the ice machine reflector soil in front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of napkins on floor in hallway to women restroom.
25-05-4
Basic - Small Holes behind hand sink in cook line.
36-24-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind hand sink in cook line.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Las Carnitas last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Las Carnitas on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Las Carnitas?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Carnitas.
How does Las Carnitas compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Las Carnitas most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Las Carnitas' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Las Carnitas have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Las Carnitas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Las Carnitas inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Las Carnitas is inspected around three times per year on average.
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