CARMELAS
1910 HARRISON ST, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954-988-0464
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 7 visits since June 2024
JUN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live small flying insects hovering at dump sink at bar. Observed 1 live small flying insect landing on wall in dining room
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026005065 | Nov 12, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | $360 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed 2 live small flying insects hovering at dump sink at bar. Observed 1 live small flying insect landing on wall in dining room
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw veal raw beef stored above cooked meatballs not in original packaging in 2 door stainless reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari, raw pork stored above cooked beef, ready to eat garlic in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Roasted tomatoes date marked 11/4. Ham date marked 11/3 in cook line cooler. See stop sale.
Clam tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator replaced tag
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 3 provided. Approximately 9 employees employed.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Operator set up sanitizer bucket and moved wiping cloths to sanitizer bucket
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken liver date marked 8-14. Cut tomatoes date marked 8-23. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment prepares raw meatballs and starts cooking process by frying to 80F-120F then cools by freezing and continues cooking for hot holding as needed for service. Provided written forms and information on non continuous cooking
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line/ware washing area hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked potatoes prepared 4 days ago not date marked. Operator date marked
Feb 17, 2025Inspection 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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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting strawberries with bare hands, discussed with operator. Operator discarded strawberries and instructed employee to put on gloves
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above bread in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Establishment not maintaining clam for 90 days. Discussed proper tag maintenance with operator. Current batch tagged.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine
Cases of tomatoes and containers of oils stored on floor in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored on floor next to dishwashing machine.
Jun 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Sanitizer empty. Operator replaced sanitizer and retested at 100ppm
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed and moved to ware washing area
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage stored with restaurants food items in 2 door glass reach in cooler. Operator removed
Jun 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In back Traulsen reach in cooler, tray of prepped raw chicken on top of whole muscle whole beef. Employee moved chicken to bottom of cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In line reach in freezer, tray of non commercially wrapped half raw chickens above cases of raw shrimp and octopus. Employee rearranged freezer for proper separation.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit. Extra test strips provided.
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/ CFM Fulvio Sardelli 10-6-2020 Person in Charge Anthony Roberts
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cutting board above 4 drawer cooler at cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cutting board in back prep area. Employee removed phone.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Dishwasher washing and rinsing pans with no sanitizer sink set up and not sending through dish machine. Employee set up sanitizer sink to proper 100ppm chlorine.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin provided to be posted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil in service window above cook line not labeled.
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.