CARMELITAS MEXICAN REST
5211 PARK ST
Overall Food Safety Rating
★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/31/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 35A-06-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 16-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through the kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler out back area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 08B-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler out back area not locked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/31/2025 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 1/29/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
13
Total
18
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning
- 35A-06-4:Basic - 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
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - 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
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through the kitchen area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler out back area. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooked line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions in prep are not washed prior to cutting onions. Warning
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler out back area not locked. Warning
- 22-41-4:High 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-13-4:High 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - 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-05-6:Intermediate - 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
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/29/2025 revealed 18 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 7/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
19
Total
22
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen has mold like substance.
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 25 dead and trapped flies in light control device by rear door.
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-06-4:Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Soiled cardboard on floor of walk in cooler.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen area are soiled with grease.
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket by ice machine in kitchen not inverted for protection. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards stored clean in ware washing area have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee speaker on prep table by rear kitchen door.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on pans in ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of beans stored on floor. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles touching spice containers near rear door.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing area.
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler by rear door.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table above sugar and salt packages.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cups above reach in cooler not inverted for protection.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of diced tomatoes, 13 lbs. Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over cooked poblanos in upright single door reach in cooler on cook line.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep table by rear door has food debris buildup. Can opener on same prep table has built up food debris. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/29/2024 revealed 22 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 19 basic).
Inspection on 3/19/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
21
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-09-4:Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single-serve bowl without handle stored in a container of chili powder on dry-storage shelf. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located on shelf in warewashing area.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. From dry-storage shelf in prep area cans dented at seams. a. #10 can of white hominy b. Two #10 can of olives
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee glasses stored in a box with chili seasoning packets on shelf above prep table. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave used more than 24 hours ago on top of shelf above steam table soiled with debris.
- 36-62-4:Basic - Light not functioning in warewashing area.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Container of queso 41F - Cold Holding)
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee removed from floor and stored on bottom shelf of table after changing to clean bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. From dry-storage shelf in prep area cans dented at seams. a. #10 can of white hominy b. Two #10 can of olives
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed servers touching soiled dishes then pick up plates at expo area to serve to customers. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From walk-in cooler at 11:40am Operator placed in ice bath re temp at 12:40pm a. Chimichanga sauce (45F - Cold Holding) 40f cold holding
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Wet wiping cloth chlorine solution exceeds 200ppm. Operator refilled sanitizer bucket. Re checked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener used more than 4 hours ago soiled. Soda machine diffusers are soiled at wait station. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in expo area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 27-16-5:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned hot water valve on at hand wash sink in both men and women restroom, no hot water. Turned cold water valve on ran water for 5 minutes 75f
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2024 revealed 21 total violations (4 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 12/4/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
14
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Accumulation of dead flies in UV trap on wall near rear door to kitchen
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in chili powder bin
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic porous tiles over reach in coolers next to dish machine and dry storage
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind ice machine, operator cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open bag of crackers on prep table next to stoce
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over prep tables in kitchen
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged screen on rear door of kitchen Broken cooler handle in bar
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut peppers on floor on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in seasoning bins
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use pans in walk-in cooler with old date stickers
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar
- 08B-63-4:Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler outside not locked
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/4/2023 revealed 16 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 14 basic).