CARMEN'S RESTAURANT AND CATERING

With 4 inspections documented, CARMEN'S RESTAURANT AND CATERING maintains a 4.1/5 food safety rating in PALM BAY. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

2280 HARRIS AVE NE UNIT 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.1/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10945072

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Gave operator copy. Employee read and signed Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kizzy

Inspection Date: 4/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10724415

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8744300

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters missing in hood
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Rice and flour

Inspection Date: 5/10/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8655848

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed