LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT Health Score — Gainesville, FL

3501 SW 2 AVE, Gainesville, FL 32607

Inspections on file 2

High-risk violations 0

Inspected 7/16/2026

Gainesville avg 87 / 100

97 / 100

Excellent

1 moderate issue found

Inspected July 16, 2026 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 70% of restaurants in Gainesville. The city average ClearScore is 87 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk

Moderate

Minor

Violations Found

Moderate Other conditions sanitary and safe operation

Inspection History

A

July 16, 2026 Latest Complaint Full

1 moderate issue found

ClearScore: 97 / 100
Complaint Full Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Moderate
- #51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
1 violation total this inspection
F

July 16, 2026 Routine - Food

8 high-risk issues, 6 moderate issues, 12 minor issues found

ClearScore: 14 / 100
Routine - Food Administrative complaint recommended
High Risk
- #1 Approved source
- #3 Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
- #6 PH/TCS foods properly thawed
- #8 Food protection, cross-contamination
Moderate
- #8 Food protection, cross-contamination
- #10 In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- #12 Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking
- #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- #16 Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
Minor
- #22 Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- #23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
- #24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
- #25 Single-service and single-use items
- #28 Sewage and wastewater disposed properly
- #29 Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
- #31 Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
- #36 Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
- #41 Chemicals/toxic substances
- #51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
- #53 Food management certification valid / Employee training verification
20 violations total this inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT's result on its last health inspection? −

LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT received a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A) on its most recent inspection on July 16, 2026. 1 minor violation was noted, but no high-risk issues were found.

How many violations does LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT have? +

The most recent inspection of LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT on July 16, 2026 found 1 violation: 0 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 0 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

Did LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT have a follow-up inspection? +

Yes — LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT had a callback (follow-up) inspection on file, which occurs when a previous inspection found violations that required re-inspection to verify correction. The most recent inspection on July 16, 2026 is shown above. Florida inspectors typically return within 24–72 hours for serious violations.

Is LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT safe to eat at? +

Based on the most recent inspection, LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT earned a ClearScore of 97/100 (Grade A), indicating excellent food safety compliance. Only 1 minor violation was noted with no high-risk issues.

What happens next after LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT's inspection outcome? +

After receiving an administrative complaint recommendation, LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT is required to address the violations found. The DBPR may schedule a follow-up inspection to verify corrections. You can check the current status of LAS CARRETAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT's license directly at myfloridalicense.com.

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