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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-39-4High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine sanitizer bucket testing at 200+ PPM. Operator replenished chlorine sanitizer bucket and it is now testing at 100 PPM. **Repeat Violation**
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Title of Advil stored with spices on shelf above prep table in kitchen area.
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3- 55oz dented cans of sliced ripe olives. 1- 100oz dented can of chiles jalapeños.
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine testing at 0 PPM. Operator set up three compartment sink to manually sanitize dishes. Three compartment sink testing at 50 PPM. **Warning**
08B-27-4High Priority – Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Hot holding unit storing chips soiled with grease build up.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee training certificates expired on 10/09/24. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 1
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves and stove top ovens on cook line soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 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.