What is LA Carne Asada's health inspection score?

LA Carne Asada has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was LA Carne Asada last inspected?

LA Carne Asada was last inspected on February 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does LA Carne Asada have?

LA Carne Asada has 69 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is LA Carne Asada safe to eat at?

LA Carne Asada has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does LA Carne Asada serve?

LA Carne Asada serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

LA Carne Asada

Name: LA Carne Asada
Address: 1680 PALM AVE, Hialeah, 33010
Rating: 60

1680 PALM AVE, Hialeah

Last Inspected: 2/12/2026

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American•Hialeah

Ranked #588 of 750 in HialeahBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Feb 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

11.5

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Unsafe food sourceHigh Priority

Food obtained from unapproved or unsafe source

Employee illness

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-44

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-6 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-16 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+29 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 56/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (60/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1680 PALM AVE, Hialeah, FL 33010

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

2 intermediate

10 basic

Oct

Dec 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

10 high priority

2 intermediate

17 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

20 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Routine - Food2 Routine

Feb 26

Routine - Food InspectionLatestCall Back - Complied

4 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

92/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foodRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (1)

−4 pts

28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4

Base deductions−19 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 26

Routine - Food InspectionWarning Issued

3 High4 Med16 Basic

23 total6 risk factors

3/100inspection score

−141 pts

High Priority (8)

−100 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved sourceRisk Factor−10
03CRaw animal food not cooked to proper temperatureRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03ETCS food not reheated to 165°F for hot holdingRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20
35AInsects, rodents, or pests present−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled−5
02ANo consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters−5
11Employee health knowledge lacking; ill employee present−5
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5
27Water source not safe; no hot/cold water under pressure−5

Basic (6)

−16 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried−2
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(3x)−6
32Bathroom not clean or properly supplied−2
46Exits blocked or locked−2

Base deductions−141 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionCall Back - Complied

5 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

90/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10

Basic (2)

−6 pts

10In-use food utensils not properly stored−2
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Routine - Food InspectionAdministrative complaint recommended

10 High2 Med12 Basic

24 total6 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−145 pts

High Priority (7)

−110 pts

01AFood obtained from unapproved source(3x)Risk Factor−30
01BFood not safe, unadulterated, or in unsound conditionRisk Factor−10
03BTCS food not held hot at 135°F or aboveRisk Factor−10
03DTCS food not cooled properly (from 135°F to 41°F)(2x)Risk Factor−20
03FTime as a Public Health Control not followedRisk Factor−10
08BFood not protected during preparation/storage/display−10
09Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food(2x)Risk Factor−20

Intermediate (2)

−15 pts

01CShellstock tags missing or shellstock commingled(2x)−10
22Food-contact surfaces not clean and sanitized−5

Basic (6)

−20 pts

02DFood not properly labeled or not in original container−2
10In-use food utensils not properly stored(2x)−4
24Clean equipment not properly stored or air dried(2x)−4
28Sewage/waste water not properly disposed(2x)−4
33Garbage/refuse not properly handled; premises not maintained(2x)−4
45Fire extinguishing equipment not provided/maintained−2

Base deductions−145 pts

Risk factor bonus (6× +5)−30 pts

Dec 22

Routine Inspection

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 22

Routine Inspection

2 Med10 Basic

12 total

70/100inspection score

−55 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

05No plan review submitted/approved−10
08Food-contact surfaces not properly sanitized−10

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

21Food time/temperature record missing−5
21Food time/temperature record missing−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
22Food-contact surfaces not properly cleaned−5
23Toxic substances improperly labeled−5

Basic (5)

−10 pts

36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
36Trash containers not covered−2
53No licenses/permits displayed−2

Base deductions−55 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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