Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach

Last inspected:

9524 Blind Pass Road Suite 5-11, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706
Overview

Carino's Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach has been inspected 24 times on record, accumulating 169 violations between 2016 and January 2026—an average of 7.0 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have centered on hand washing and employee health policy: proper hand and arm washing was cited in at least 4 inspections, and employee health policy violations appeared in at least 3 inspections. Chemical storage violations and consumer advisory requirements also recurred across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on May 18, 2017, when a portable fire extinguisher gauge was found in the red zone. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026, a complaint partial inspection, was completed with no further action after documenting 3 basic violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
169Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7 violations / inspection 7 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

Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.

Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections41 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach last inspected?
Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Premises clean.
How many health inspections has Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach had?
Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach find?
Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach was most recently inspected on January 15, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach ever been shut down?
No, Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
Has Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carinos Italian Restaurant in St. Pete Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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