CARMELITA'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
1280 Main Street
Florida, 34698
Golden Crest
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/7/2025
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi Mahi fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging that states to be removed before or immediately after.
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Enchilada sauce prepared on 3/28. Beans cooked on 3/29.
- 01B-29-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Enchilada sauce prepared on 3/28. Beans cooked on 3/29.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mahi Mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing. Fish fully thawed.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle and tea nozzles soiled. Discussed with kitchen manager.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket sitting in hand wash sink. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/7/2025 revealed 6 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle in sauces. **Corrected On-Site**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered in chest freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).