CARLO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
11609 SW 216 ST, Miami FL 33170 · 786-592-2898
Last inspected Mar 25, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2019010571 | Feb 28, 2019 | Apr 26, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwash sink near cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
Food stored on floor. Observed water bottles stored on floor near front counter. Operator fixed water bottles properly.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Stored food not covered. Observed conch, raw fish, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce at silver reach in cooler next to microwave at cook line. No cover.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Metamucil and magnesium stored on dry food rack in back of kitchen.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificate number missing; Yakeline and Kelly.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Metamucil and magnesium stored on dry food rack in back of kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in fridge/freezer combo with ambient temp of 53: conch (45F - Cold Holding); swai (53F - Cold Holding); snapper (48F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzards (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fridge/freezer combo with ambient temp of 53: conch (45F - Cold Holding); swai (53F - Cold Holding); snapper (48F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzards (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no form or kit; inspector provided via email.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed above triple sink on dry dish racks.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed certificate number missing; Yakeline and Kelly.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in fridge/freezer combo with a,Brent temp of 53: conch (45F - Cold Holding); swai (53F - Cold Holding); snapper (48F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzards (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator, since prior day.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and hot sauce on floor at front counter.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no poster; inspector provided via email.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in kitchen.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed 2 cans stored under preparation table in the kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone stored in preparation table
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster is missing 1 lid.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of to go container stored on the floor,operator removed them.
Jan 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe reach in cooler was not working. All foods stored inside were discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the mop sink.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed under preparation table in the kitchen area.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken (70 F - Cold Holding); eggs (70 F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzards (70 F - Cold Holding); sweet potato (70 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. Operator placed food the night before but this morning equipment was not working. Stop sale was issued.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken (70 F - Cold Holding); eggs (70 F - Cold Holding); chicken gizzards (70 F - Cold Holding); sweet potato (70 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. Operator placed food the night before but this morning equipment was not working. Stop sale was issued.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observe reach in cooler was not working. All foods stored inside were discarded.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at the reach in cooler by the mop sink.
Stored food not covered. Observed conch not covered inside the reach in cooler.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (75 F - Hot Holding)in preparation table. As per operator someone ordered the food and did not pick it up. Operator discarded the food.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking in a food preparation table. Operator removed the water bottle.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Observed bathroom door is missing the bottom part.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine solution was less than 10 ppm. Operator adjusted the solution to 100 ppm.
Feb 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup stored on the reach in freezer not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Observed the bathroom door is missing the bottom part.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
Dec 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed food stored inside supermarket bags in the reach in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above tomatoes in the reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed conch fritters (51 F - Cold Holding) inside the reach in cooler. As per operator stored inside reach in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Operator placed food inside reach in freezer.
Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Observed the menu display in the wall and the menu on the counter advertised crab but served imitation crab.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jacqueline Olivera working since May 2023.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed soup stored on the reach in freezer not date marked.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone in the preparation table. Operator removed it.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Missing partition and/or door for bathroom with more than 1 toilet facility. Observed the bathroom door is missing the bottom part.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the bucket.
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