Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart

Last inspected:

2311 E Ocean Blvd, Stuart, FL 34996
Overview

Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart has accumulated 162 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.9 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines, with the largest penalty reaching $600. Recent enforcement activity intensified in 2024 and 2025, with four administrative complaint recommendations within a nine-month span citing 30 violations. The restaurant's most frequent compliance failures involve proper hand and arm washing, employee health reporting, and sanitation of multi-use utensils.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

35Inspections
168Violations
0Closures
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart: Comparison to Martin County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Martin County Avg 3.63 violations / inspection 3.63 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Martin County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025014660 $600.00 Jan 8, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2024063819 $400.00 Sep 9, 2024 Miami (Doral)
2--2024028741 $200.00 Apr 23, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)

— 4 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 6 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections17 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart last inspected?
Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 16, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart?
The most frequently cited violations at Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Single-use items.
How many health inspections has Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart had?
Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart find?
Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart was most recently inspected on April 16, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart ever been shut down?
No, Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart been fined?
Carmela's Brick Oven Pizza in Stuart has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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