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MI CARRETA RESTAURANT & BAKERY

2705 54 AVE N · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33714

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 9, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3573821
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10736904
DBPR license6217560

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority6 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#6High Priority08B-02-4

High Priority – Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Extra on sheet pan at bakery counter **Warning**

Warning
#7High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat burrito in reach in freezer. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler cook line shrimp from raw (179F – Cooking); strip steak (160F – Cooking); fish (189F – Cooking) Employee moved all items to walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#9Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Used. Prep sink to wash hands **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled at cook line **Warning**

Warning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple hand wash sink blocked with banana leaves and utensils during walk through **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinse banana leaves in hand wash sink **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3 cooks 2 prep 3 front counter employee all handling food. No certified food manager. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Deli cooler at cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 5

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. During walk through verbally verified license. Spoke with owner on phone. Verified two separate licenses. One for bakery and one for Bakery and Restaurant. 6218502 Rank: SEAT MI CARRETA LOUNGE LLC 6217560 Rank: SEAT MI CARRETA RESTAURANT AND BAKERY **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Multiple drink on prep during active prep. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-02-4

Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. During inspection observed half eaten pudding back of bakery counter. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at cook line **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At cook line **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 11:56 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
3 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.