CARMELITA'S MEXICAN RESTAIRANT
6218 N 66 ST · PINELLAS PARK · Pinellas County · FL 33781
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
30 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Two 6 LB cans of petite tomatoes dented and not segregated.
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher rinsed sprayed dirty dishes with gloves, but failed to remove gloves and wash hands before touching clean dishes.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walkin cooler: pulled chicken (44F – Cold Holding); black beans (45F – Cold Holding); beef (45F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (51F – Cold Holding) manager moved items to walk in freezer. Beef 41 F, black beans 41F, pulled chicken 41F @ 1:10pm. **Corrected On-Site**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam well: refried beans (95F – Hot Holding); enchilada sauce (95F – Hot Holding); chimmy changa sauce (131F – Hot Holding); rice (120F – Hot Holding) Heated at 9:30 am temperatures taken at 11:45 am.
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In steam well: refried beans (95F – Hot Holding); enchilada sauce (95F – Hot Holding); chimmy changa sauce (131F – Hot Holding); rice (120F – Hot Holding) Employee reheated all items above 165 F and items are now hot holding above 135 F. Brought up refried beans to 175 at 11:44 am Brought up chimmy changa sauce to 177 F @ 11:25 am , enchilada sauce 173 F @ 11:25 am. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener, bottle opener on wall, knife box soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 24
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment door handles throughout the kitchen soiled with food debris and residue.
36-07-4Basic – Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpeted mats used in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling has build up of food debris and grease.
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
08B-20-4Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Two 6 LB cans of petite tomatoes dented and not segregated.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover cracked in bar area.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep table. Manager moved drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee pastry on top of prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys above reach in cooler on the kitchen line. Employee removed. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping poblanos has no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn in reach in coolers throughout the kitchen line.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Bucket of salsa on the floor. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Hood system and walls around hood system have build up of grease.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in mini refrigerator behind cook line.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop being stored on top of ice machine out side.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
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 touching flour inside flour bin.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on kitchen line has accumulated food debris.
51-18-6Basic – No copy of latest inspection report available.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign in men's bathroom.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in bottled beer refrigerator next to kitchen door way. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Multiple food items in walk in cooler not covered.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 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.