What are the most common violations at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay?

The most frequently cited violations at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.

How many health inspections has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay had?

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.

What did the most recent inspection of Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay find?

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay ever been shut down?

No, Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.

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.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.

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.

Has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay faced any disciplinary actions?

Yes, Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.

How much has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay been fined?

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay

Last inspected: December 2, 2025

2280 Harris Ave Ne Unit 1, Palm Bay, FL 32905

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service
Owner: Carmen's LLC
DBPR License: SEA1505244

Overview

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has accumulated 251 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.8 per visit. The facility has faced one disciplinary action resulting in an $800 fine. Recurring violations center on proper ventilation (18 citations), food contact surfaces (16 citations), and consumer advisory issues (14 citations). Recent inspections from 2024 onward show improvement, with the facility passing three consecutive compliance checks.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections

251Violations

0Closures

$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR: December 2, 2025

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay: Comparison to Brevard County Averages

This Facility 7.8 violations / inspection 7.8 violations per inspection

Brevard County Avg 5.94 violations / inspection 5.94 county average

This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures

Brevard County Avg 0.16 closures / facility 0.16 county average

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay
Action Date	Case Number	Fine	Violation Date	Enforcement Office
Jul 21, 2015	4--2015011457	$800.00	Feb 6, 2015	Miami (Doral)

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

2025 — 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority

Dec 2, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Apr 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

2024 — 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority

Nov 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

May 10, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 4 inspections22 violations · 9 high priority

Sep 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jul 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

2021 — 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority

Dec 13, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Oct 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 6, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

2020 — 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority

Sep 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

2019 — 4 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority

Nov 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

2018 — 3 inspections21 violations · 9 high priority

Aug 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 14, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

2017 — 7 inspections55 violations · 32 high priority

Nov 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Apr 4, 2017 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 3, 2017 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V14 Food contact surfaces

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 2, 2017 — Complaint Full· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

2016 — 2 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority

Aug 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay last inspected?: Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay?: The most frequently cited violations at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay had?: Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay find?: Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay ever been shut down?: No, Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?: Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
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.
Has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay faced any disciplinary actions?: Yes, Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay been fined?: Carmen's Restaurant and Catering in Palm Bay has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.