Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens
Last inspected:
2401 Pga Blvd Ste 172, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens experienced a major food safety enforcement action on August 26, 2024, when FDACS inspectors issued ten stop-sale and stop-use orders requiring the immediate removal and destruction of multiple ready-to-eat and temperature-controlled products. The orders targeted raw chicken patties and ground beef, breading, dried pasta, lobster fritters, conch fritters, in-store made pesto, sushi rice, meatballs, and various side items — all found adulterated due to improper temperature control, pest contamination risk, or unsanitary equipment. A display cooler was also placed out of service pending repair. All products were voluntarily destroyed under inspector supervision. The facility has 8 inspections on record between 2023 and December 2025, with 45 total violations documented. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 identified three violations: meatballs held below 135°F (corrected on site), handwashing sinks blocked by dirty dishes (corrected on site), and missing hand-drying supplies at one sink (corrected on site). The facility averaged 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2.
Most recent closure: January 22, 2025 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
5.6
violations / inspection
5.6 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens: Emergency Closure History (1)
Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025005550 | $400.00 | Jan 22, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2025036049 | $200.00 | Mar 24, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens: Full Inspection History — DBPR (8)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens: FDACS Inspection History (6)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 3 violations· Focused Inspection
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Visit conducted for Request #5144748 and was addressed with management during visit.
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.16(A)(1)
Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,
or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code
not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food Service Area: Meatballs reheated an hour prior probed with accurate thermometer with
internal temperatures from 92 degree F to 134 degree F. COS: All meatballs under approved temperature
were reheated to approved temperature during visit.
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5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food Service Area: Both hand wash sinks were blocked by dirty dishes. COS: Dirty dishes
were removed during visit.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Food Service Area: Method to dry hands is not provided at hand sink by pizza area. COS:
Paper towels provided during visit.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visited establishment per request 5121046.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify equipment was repaired and temperature was verified.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Re-Inspection Required· 9 violations· 9 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Risk-Based Violations
3-304.11
Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned
and sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use.
3-304.11 P
Retail Kitchen: Cloth laying on top of ready-to-eat sushi rice in rice cooker of sushi area.
COS- rice voluntarily discarded due to cold holding violation.
Citation Description: Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P
Observation: Retail- Raw turkey displayed over ready to eat hot dogs in reach in cooler. Sushi with raw fish
displayed with and directly over sushi without raw fish at sushi display. Restaurant Kitchen: Raw salmon,
beef, and shrimp stored over ready-to-eat sauces, fries, and chicken in reach-in cooler on the line.
Restaurant Kitchen Backroom: Raw fish stored over shallstock in walk-in cooler, Raw shelt eggs over
ready-to-eat products in walk-in cooler. Retail Kitchen: Raw pork stared over ready-to-eat herbs and sauces
in walk-in meat cooler. COS- Raw products moved to appropriate location during visit.
Citation Description: Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage,
preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross
contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas.
3-302.11(A)(2) P
Observation: Restaurant Kitchen Backroom: Raw chicken stored over raw fish stored in walk in cooler.
Restaurant Kitchen: Raw chicken stored over raw pork within reach-in cooler. Retail Kitchen: Raw chicken
displayed over raw pork in meat display case. COS- items moved to appropriate location during visit.
Citation Description: Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for
safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least avery 4 hours, Exception criteria for an altemative
cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P
Observation: Retail Kitchen: Bandsaw began use and has not been washed, rinsed, or sanitized in over 4
hours. COS: Bandsaw was dismantled and moved to warewash area for proper sanitization.
Citation Description: Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least avery 24 hours for
iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment
or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of
equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup
dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by
the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Observation: Restaurant Kitchen: Buildup of black moid-like substance on interior of bulk ice machine.
Retail Kitchen: Buildup of black mold-like substance on interior of bulk ice machine in saafood area.
Outside: Buildup of black mold-like substance on interior of bulk ice machine against the wall with indoor
entrance. COS: Ail machines were property washed, rinsed, and sanitized during visit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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3-602.11(B)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominanca by weight, an accurate declaration of the net quantity
of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, or nutritional
labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1}(4) and (6)Repeat
Retail- store packaged mozzarella cheese not labeled. COS- mozzarella cheese removed
from consumer reach during visit,
Citation Description: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
seif-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means, 6-202.15
Observation: Restaurant Kitchen Backroom: Gap with visible light through bottom between both doors of
receiving area.
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3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Retail Kitchen Backroom: Food stored on floor within seafood walk-in cooler.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Raw chicken patties and raw ground beef — Brand: Carmines Gourment Market
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.
Lot: na
Quantity: 2 · 2 trays
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Breading for Veal and Chicken — Brand: Carmines
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Protection From Contamination: Proper disposition of retumed, previously
served, reconditioned, and unsafe food.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: Bulk · Bulk
Disposition: of retumed, previously
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Dried pasta — Brand: De Cecco
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages: 3
Quantity: 3 · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Lobster Fritters and Conch Fritters
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages: Bulk
Quantity: Bulk · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector,
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Various in-store made products — Brand: Carmines
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Te ‘emperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages: Bulk
Quantity: Bulk · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE in-store made pesto. — Brand: Carmines
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/T: ‘amperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages: Bulk
Quantity: Bulk · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Sushi rice — Brand: Carmines
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages: Bulk
Quantity: Bulk · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Meatballs and various side items — Brand: Carmines
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adutterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages: Bulk
Quantity: Bulk · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER Display Cooler — Brand: Hussmann
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 8/26/2024
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order wams all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, oF dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishmer luntarily agyes to selease the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 4, 2, 3 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not fold the 2) for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attomey or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shalt be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
._ Beome- Giardini the person in charge of CARMINES GOURMET MKT hereby waive a notice
and a hearin provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT,
lacknowledge\receipt of a dopyof fis iment.
(Signature of FDACS Representative) {Signature of Representative)
TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST GEORGE GIARDINI, PERSON IN CHARGE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 8/26/2024
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Lot: Number of Packages: 1
Quantity: 1 · Total Weight: Bulk
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (10)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Raw chicken patties and raw ground beef | Carmines Gourment Market / na | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Breading for Veal and Chicken | Carmines / Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Protection From Contamination: Proper disposition of retumed, previously served, reco… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Dried pasta | De Cecco / Number of Packages: 3 | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Lobster Fritters and Conch Fritters | Number of Packages: Bulk | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Various in-store made products | Carmines / Number of Packages: Bulk | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Te ‘emperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | in-store made pesto. | Carmines / Number of Packages: Bulk | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/T: ‘amperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Sushi rice | Carmines / Number of Packages: Bulk | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Meatballs and various side items | Carmines / Number of Packages: Bulk | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adutterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | Display Cooler | Hussmann / Number of Packages: 1 | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens last shut down?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens was last shut down on January 22, 2025 for rodent 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 Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens are: Management awareness, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens had?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens has had 8 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens find?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected on March 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- Has Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens been fined?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 1, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens had?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens find?
- Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens has 10 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Products include: Raw chicken patties and raw ground beef, Breading for Veal and Chicken, Dried pasta, Lobster Fritters and Conch Fritters, Various in-store made products. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
- What are the most common violations at Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Carmine's La Trattoria in Palm Beach Gardens are: 3-304.11: Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned and sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use. 3-304.11 P; 3-602.11(B): Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominanca by weight, an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor, or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1}(4) and (6); 3-305.11: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11.
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