CARMELITAS MEXICAN REST
5211 PARK ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337091011
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of diced tomatoes, 13 lbs. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over cooked poblanos in upright single door reach in cooler on cook line.
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by rear door has food debris buildup. Can opener on same prep table has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 19
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 25 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door.
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor of walk in cooler.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area are soiled with grease.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen not inverted for protection. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting boards stored clean in ware washing area have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table by rear kitchen door.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting on pans in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Pot of beans stored on floor. Employee removed. **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 handles touching spice containers near rear door.
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing area.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler by rear door.
21-44-1Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table above sugar and salt packages.
25-06-4Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cups above reach in cooler not inverted for protection.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 1, 2026 2:22 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.