Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park
Last inspected:
6218 N 66 St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant in Pinellas Park has accumulated 264 violations across 31 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but shows a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with 18 inspections resulting in warnings or administrative complaints. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, employee health reporting, and ventilation issues. A fire safety inspection in 2025 documented a portable fire extinguisher with a gauge in the red zone near the back door.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
8.4
violations / inspection
8.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024030334 | $200.00 | Mar 4, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Near Back door
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.
Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 5 inspections23 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections26 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections29 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park last inspected?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 8, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park had?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park find?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on April 8, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
- No, Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park been fined?
- Carmelita's Mexican Restairant in Pinellas Park has been fined a total of $200.00 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).
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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