Inspection Report

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CARMELITAS MEXICAN REST

5211 PARK ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337091011

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3635233
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10934167
DBPR license6208379

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate12 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 1

#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in prep area

Intermediate 1

#14Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, staff cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC. Ents over cook line soiled

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets, manager began repairing **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins on storage shelves with cracked edges

#5Basic10-01-5

Basic – 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

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom missing hand wash sign

#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters

#8Basic35B-09-4

Basic – Screen in door torn/in poor repair – vermin present.

#9Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line

#10Basic08B-63-4

Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Out door walk in cooler in customer accessible area not secured

#11Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut lettuce in walk in cooler

#12Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.