CARMELITAS MEXICAN REST

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibbs in mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Plumber has been contacted to install back flow preventer. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved, no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board in kitchen stained and grooved, no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -dish machine is dripping water when ran. Operator has pan catching water. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cook line equipment have accumulation of grease and debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -floors and walls behind cook line equipment soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-02: Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 2 live flies in prep area

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, staff cleaned during inspection Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC. Ents over cook line soiled

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn cooler gaskets, manager began repairing Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins on storage shelves with cracked edges

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 handle in seasoning bins, removed

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's restroom missing hand wash sign

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled hood filters

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. On cook line

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Out door walk in cooler in customer accessible area not secured

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut lettuce in walk in cooler

Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

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

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

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

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

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Time Extended

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

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

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

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

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

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of diced tomatoes, 13 lbs. Repeat Violation

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.

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

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.

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.

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

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.

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.

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Cutting boards stored clean in ware washing area have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

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.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on pans in ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pot of beans stored on floor. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

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.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line has built up food debris. Repeat Violation

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing area.

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.

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.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Soufflé cups above reach in cooler not inverted for protection.

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

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

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

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

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

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in expo area. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - All cutting boards has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

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

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner located on shelf in warewashing area.

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.

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

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

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.

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.

Basic - Light not functioning in warewashing area.

Basic - Stored food not covered. From walk-in cooler items not covered. a. Container of queso 41F - Cold Holding)

Basic - Walk-in cooler bottom shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

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

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

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in chili powder bin

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

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches behind ice machine, operator cleaned and sanitized area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Open bag of crackers on prep table next to stoce

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

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Damaged screen on rear door of kitchen Broken cooler handle in bar

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of cut peppers on floor on cook line, removed Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In use pans in walk-in cooler with old date stickers

Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler at bar

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk-in cooler outside not locked

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

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 washed dirty dishes in 3 compartment sink then handled sanitized dishes from dish washer. Inspector informed manager and educated employee. Hands were washed and contaminated dishes were washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Manager stated they will go online and renew the license. Inspector observed renewed license. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep cutting boards soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket dumped into hand wash sink in dish area. Inspector educated employee about sink being used for hand wash only. Employee stopped and used dump sink to finish discarding sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep cutting boards grooved and no longer cleanable.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle sitting on prep table next to clean dish rack. Inspector informed manager and drink was discarded. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Sliced olive can dented. See stop sale. One #10 can of sliced olives and one #10 can of apple filling dented and on same shelf as undamaged cans.

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 flies observed in bar area not landing

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Bar area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. House hold fly replant hanging behind soda machine.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken on shelf above raw beef in walk in freezer.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener and cutting board (cook line) soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold present in back of ice machine.

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. One #10 can of sliced olives and one #10 can of apple filling dented and on same shelf as undamaged cans.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stacked wet on shelf in dish area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor in walk-in cooler.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In-use tongs hanging on edge of three compartment sink.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spice handles laying in food in containers in prep area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of soda in reach in freezer.

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula with rubber Head chipped on the side.

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Soiled wet cloth in use on cook line.

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. Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution tested at 200ppm. Manager remade chlorine sanitizer solution retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager provided soap. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine ceiling on interior soiled with mold-like substance.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed license and displayed during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line under stove top.

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tall reach in cooler on cook line shelves soiled. Sandwich make table cooler on cook line, soiled shelves.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored cut washed green onions. Employee moved eggs to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grease remover on prep table with cut leafy greens. Operator removed cleaner from table. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On all three houses outside. Inspector emailed picture of vacuum breaker to operator.

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. Sanitizer bucket chlorine tested at 200ppm. Employee remade sanitizer solution. Retested at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold-like debris. Around soda machine nozzles in server area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. On white chute and wall at top of machine. Server station ice bins have mold-like substance in corners of ice bin. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 2oz cup stored in red sauce on cook line. Employee removed cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Large cutting board by prep sinks.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee breakfast bar in reach in cooler front of line with food to be served to the public. Employee removed from cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone and speaker on prep table next spices. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf in dish area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cut peppers store in container on floor in walk in cooler. Employee put on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cut leafy greensand cut tomatoes. Operator moved cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens to separate shelf. Corrected On-Site