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CARMELITA'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA

CARMELITA'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA located in DUNEDIN has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 3.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

1280 Main Street
Florida, 34698
Golden Crest
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/5/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10876606

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior and lid of ice bin in server wait station soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Conventional oven soiled with burnt food debris.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stranded cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line. Soda gin nozzles soiled with substance in bar.

4/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10729822

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 1 basic

  • 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

11/25/2024· 1y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8731336

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 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

3/5/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8510941

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cook line.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Lettuce, beans uncovered in walk in cooler. Cook covered items during inspection Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef124F hot holding, chicken 125F hot holding cook began reheat **Corrective Action Taken**

9/27/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8352629

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Kitchen Manager removed employee beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Window cleaner stored above prep table, hand sanitizer stored on prep table. Chemicals were moved to proper storage areas. Corrected On-Site