CARMELA'S BOCA
7300 W CAMINO REAL SUITE 100, Boca Raton FL 33433
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches found on the walls and floor around the ice machine in the kitchen. 2 of the 8 roaches have been exterminated. The areas have been cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,860
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023064646 | Nov 8, 2023 | Mar 28, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018004603 | Jan 23, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 | $800 |
| 2--2018007729 | Jan 22, 2018 | Feb 23, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2015049027 | Oct 28, 2015 | Feb 15, 2016 | $1,500 |
| 2--2015000300 | Dec 2, 2014 | Jan 29, 2015 | $760 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as a food liner. Chef removed paper towels
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lettuce in walk in cooler. Chef moved eggs and lettuce
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (47F - Cold Holding) chef said it was made a couple of hours ago
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom is missing a waste receptacle with a covered
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on cook line table. Chef removed cup of coffee
Food stored on floor. A box of food and bag of potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked up boxes.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water by ice cream freezer. Chef removed water
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing device was removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers and tomatoes on cook line cut with stickers on. Chef removed items washed and removed sticker before cutting
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. French onion soup (48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight per operator. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. French onion soup (48F - Cooling) in walk in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight per operator. Operator discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at back prep table heavily soiled with food debris build up. Operator cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink blocked by trash cans a dishwashing area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter handwashing sink used to store spray cleaner. Operator removed.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles above walk in cooler door bent/in disrepair creating open gaps.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent and surrounding ceiling space soiled soiled with mold and dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle stored on salad prep cooler cutting board. Operator removed.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor areas underneath equipments and warewashing storage soiled with food debris/grease/dirt build up.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water faucet handle on kitchen prep sink in disrepair.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above ready to eat mango salsa in cook line flip top cooler. Raw cod stored on top of containers of ready to eat dressing in right walk in. Raw cold smoked salmon stored above ready to eat mash potatoes in left walk in. Operator reorganized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at warewashing area blocked by trash can.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen handwashing sink used to store pots and fill pots with water for cooking purposes.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at kitchen and warewashing area employee handwash sinks.
Expo area and cook line area cooler door gaskets soiled with food debris/slime.
Expo area reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing cold water handle at handwashing sink in warewashing area.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Broken hot water handle on cook line handwashing sink. Unable to use hot water.
Standing water in bottom of salad prep reach-in-cooler.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front line flip top cooler, quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); tuna (55F - Cold Holding); sea bass (50F - Cold Holding); edamame (50F - Cold Holding); baked salmon (55F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front line flip top cooler, quinoa (50F - Cold Holding); tuna (55F - Cold Holding); sea bass (50F - Cold Holding); edamame (50F - Cold Holding); baked salmon (55F - Cold Holding); salsa (55F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (55F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See stop sale.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Jan 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On the cookline, the raw shell eggs were stored behind ready to eat items in the flip top cooler. The chef corrected the storage order.
Nov 8, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 8 live roaches found on the walls and floor around the ice machine in the kitchen. 2 of the 8 roaches have been exterminated. The areas have been cleaned and sanitized.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, spicy tuna (57F - Cold Holding); baked salmon (57F - Cold Holding); spicy salmon (59F - Cold Holding); poked mushrooms (64F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding); sea bass (54F - Cold Holding); cooked tuna (61F - Cold Holding); quinoa (75F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front line, spicy tuna (57F - Cold Holding); baked salmon (57F - Cold Holding); spicy salmon (59F - Cold Holding); poked mushrooms (64F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding); sea bass (54F - Cold Holding); cooked tuna (61F - Cold Holding); quinoa (75F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. See Stop Sale.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.