Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey
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8526 Old Cr 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey has accumulated 167 violations across 23 inspections since 2022, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared in 12 of the last 8 inspections reviewed, including recurring citations for proper cooking temperatures, chemical storage, employee health reporting, hand washing, and time as a temperature control method. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $160 in fines. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 documented 12 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey: Comparison to Pasco County Averages
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023015633 | $160.00 | Jan 9, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 18 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey last inspected?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey had?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey find?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey was most recently inspected on March 4, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey ever been shut down?
- No, Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey been fined?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in New Port Richey has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
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