Carlitos Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
45
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Carlitos Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 66, which Carlitos Cafe's 45 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs then handle clean equipment and changed gloves without first washing hands. **Repeat Violation**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of sliced ham inside reach in cooler next to cook line.
14-86-1
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese empanadas (100F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter, as per operator for less than 1 hour.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator added more water for final concentration Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Operator remade sanitizer bucket for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
45
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon stored over sliced ham inside reach in cooler next to stove. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed operator crack raw shell eggs then handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands in between.
12A-27-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink near cook line. Operator placed paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar not labeled next to coffee station.
02D-01-5
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed fan above prep area soiled with dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed light shield cover soiled with dust. Observed exterior of orange juice machine soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Observed thermometer soiled at cook line
22-12-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (78F - Cold Holding); diced ham (79F - Cold Holding) next to cook line, as per employee for less than one hour. Employee moved food items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tequenos (112F - Hot Holding); croquetas (120F - Hot Holding) at front counter in hot box, as per employee for less than an hour. Employee raised temperature of hot box. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bag of cooked pork inside of reach in cooler near front door without date mark. As per employee was prepared 3 days before inspection. Employee put date mark on pork. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of orange juice machine soiled at front counter.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored inside hand wash sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles of reach in freezer soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed container of oil stored on floor inside of bathroom.
24-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets torn at reach in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed heavily soiled floors underneath all equipment in establishment.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor inside of bathroom
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed ice scoop handle stored inside ice machine touching ice
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Observed fan above prep area soiled with dust. Observed hood filter soiled. Observed light shield cover soiled with dust. Observed exterior of orange juice machine soiled with dust. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed cardboard used to line food-contact shelves inside of reach in freezer
14-05-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled throughout establishment
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on top of counter. Employee put cloth inside sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on floor in front of bathroom
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop sugar stored inside of sugar container
14-01-5
25
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing reach in cooler gaskets torn, located at preparation area.
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled. Observed standing reach in freezer gaskets soiled, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance, throughout establishment.
36-34-5
Basic - Observed Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler, located at preparation area.
29-49-6
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (56F - Cold Holding); cheese (58F - Cold Holding), stored at preparation area. As per operator for less than 1 hour. Operator removed items, and placed them in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator and provided email agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. Discussed with operator and provided email form.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in freezer gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer interior soiled, located at front counter.
22-16-4
61
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) operator added mop bleach to water and retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee was eating and then prepared a coffee. Discussed hand washing with operator. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - 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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sleeve of souflee cups stored in hand wash sink next to coffee machine. Operator removed cups to properly store **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Large bottle under hand wash sink near coffee machines containing toxic substance not labeled. Also, spray bottle containing toxic substance on counter near pos unlabeled. Operator labeled both bottles of bleach. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice bin soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Container of oil and misc single service items stored in restroom.
08B-37-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of oil stored on floor in restroom.
08B-38-4
47
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed ham and cheese sandwich (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the chest cooler as per label since 07/11, operator discarded food.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham and cheese sandwich (49F - Cold Holding) stored in the chest cooler as per label since 07/11, operator discarded food. Observed milk (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the chest cooler as per operator less than 2 hours, operator placed milk in other cooler.
03A-02-5
Basic - 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 reach in cooler ambient temperature at 62F.
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carlitos Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carlitos Cafe on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carlitos Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Carlitos Cafe.
How does Carlitos Cafe compare to other restaurants in Kendall?
Carlitos Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Kendall average of 66.
Has Carlitos Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carlitos Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carlitos Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Carlitos Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carlitos Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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