CARMELITAS MEXICAN REST
5211 PARK ST · ST PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 337091011
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
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 0ppm in dish machine. Manager replaced chlorine sanitizer 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Employee handled dirty dishes to back area then went and engaged with ready to eat plated food **Warning**
Intermediate 3
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 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 employee at time of inspection no CFM present. Manager arrive 20 minutes after inspection started. **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file in On Base, operator has an ice bin in bar area no hand sink. **Warning**
Basic 13
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 10 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drinks on prep table on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through the kitchen area. **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler out back area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooked line soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions in prep are not washed prior to cutting onions. **Warning**
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler out back area not locked. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:49 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.