CARMELITAS MEXICAN REST
5211 PARK ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337091011
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in prep area
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, staff cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC. Ents over cook line soiled
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets, manager began repairing **Corrective Action Taken**
14-38-4Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins on storage shelves with cracked edges
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.scoop handle in seasoning bins, removed
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom missing hand wash sign
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters
35B-09-4Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present.
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Out door walk in cooler in customer accessible area not secured
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut lettuce in walk in cooler
22-16-4Basic – Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:03 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
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.