CARMELITAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
7705 ULMERTON ROAD, Largo FL 33771 · 727.533.8555
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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AUG 24
JAN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2019053452 | Sep 5, 2019 | Nov 12, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade accumulated with food debris. Plastic interior plate of ice machine accumulated with with brown substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer in upper left corner. Operator removed ice block.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided printed sign to operator.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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/green in the interior of the ice machine/bin located near walk-in freezer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice bin in bar area. Operator removed scoop.
Stored food not covered. Container of cooked beans and shredded chicken not covered in walk-in cooler. Operator covered items.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by left of grill cut leafy greens (48F - Cold Holding) Employee put in walk in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 1-4 cut tomatoes 1-4 cook beef Covered during inspection
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler Under pizza
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Over can't close due to silver plate in the way. Employee closed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Employee moved
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in cooler under pizza maker
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of Reach in cooler Under pizza
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler Under pizza
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Bottom reach in cooler
Stored food not covered. Chicken made 1-4 uncovered Red sauce made on 12-30 Virra sauce uncovered Walk in cooler.
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding); Manager put half pan and put into walk in cooler sour cream (44F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (43F - Cold Holding);
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on top of single service gloves box.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. During inspection observed standing water back of restaurant outside with stand water. Called plumber during inspection.
Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris at cook line employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris gaskets of reach in cooler below pizza oven.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler below pizza oven. And Walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single service at deli cook line. Management moved
Stored food not covered. Location: Walk in coolerA Made yesterday salsa, beans, chicken Owner put cover on.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Was 0 ppm. Now 50 ppm.
Feb 19, 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 2-1-24
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill. Employee moved.
Stored food not covered. Salsa and beans with no cover made on Saturday no lid. In walk in cooler. Owner put in lids on both products
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salsa at serving station temp at 47F. In glasses.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin In back storage area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles at cook line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Manager chained up
Food stored on floor. Juices bottles in bar area on floor. Manager moved
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at bar used for mugs.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Manager cleaned and replaced
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions cut before washing.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Employee moved off floor
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.