Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
7300 W Camino Real Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33433Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton has accumulated 254 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.9 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for roach activity. The location previously operated as Mozart Cafe in 2015, where a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. Carmela's Boca has faced 5 disciplinary actions totaling $3,860 in fines, with recurring issues in food contact surfaces, employee health reporting, and consumer advisories.
Most recent closure: November 7, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
7.9
violations / inspection
7.9 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (2)
Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (5)
Total fines on record: $3,860.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023064646 | $400.00 | Nov 8, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018004603 | $800.00 | Jan 23, 2018 | Tampa | |
| 2--2018007729 | $400.00 | Jan 22, 2018 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2015049027 | $1,500.00 | Oct 28, 2015 | Tampa | |
| 2--2015000300 | $760.00 | Dec 2, 2014 | Fort Myers |
Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
... Portable ABC Extinguisher on floor in rear kitchen area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 11 inspections63 violations · 45 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton last shut down?
- Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton was last shut down on November 7, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton had?
- Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton find?
- Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on February 3, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton has 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,860.00 in fines.
- How much has Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton been fined?
- Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $3,860.00 across 5 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Carmela's Boca in Boca Raton operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Mozart Cafe (2015).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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