Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg
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5211 Park St, St Petersburg, FL 337091011Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St. Petersburg has been inspected 26 times since 2016, accumulating 264 violations—an average of 10.2 per inspection, nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominate the record, with recurring citations for improper hand and arm washing (cited in at least 7 inspections), chemical storage violations (8+ inspections), consumer advisory failures (12+ inspections), and proper cooking temperature violations (6+ inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recent inspections show persistent compliance problems: on January 30, 2026, an administrative complaint was recommended after inspectors found high-priority violations including employee health policy failures, chemical storage violations, and handwashing violations. On February 2, 2026, the facility complied with a call-back inspection, but only after being cited for 15 violations including food contact surface issues and chemical storage failures. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation involving a gas water heater with paper product storage was documented on February 25, 2016. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 resulted in "Call Back - Complied."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2026011994 | $200.00 | Jan 30, 2026 | Miami (Doral) |
Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 49-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections30 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections27 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 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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— 4 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg last inspected?
- Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg had?
- Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg find?
- Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- 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 Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg been fined?
- Carmelitas Mexican Rest in St Petersburg 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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