Carlo's Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
64
Score
Carlo's Seafood Restaurant Corp, located at 17740 Homestead Ave, Miami, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on March 25, 2026. This inspection resulted in one critical, two major, and two minor violations. Previous inspections for Carlo's Seafood Restaurant Corp have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed several cans of raid inside the electrical room.
41-05-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed conch salad and cracked conch not identify items contain raw fish on menu.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed banana pudding not date marked at the front counter.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed a cardboard box used as garbage container in the front counter ar **Repeat Violation**
33-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed fish and chicken inside reach in cooler not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
64
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed conch salad no date marked.
02C-02-5
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container. Observed a cardboard box used as garbage container in the front counter area.
33-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside of reach in cooler soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp not covered inside of the reach in freezer
08B-12-5
61
Oct 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed crack ceiling tile to the right of entrance door to kitchen
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood systems soiled above hot line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Provided to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked rice with vegetables inside reach in cooler, as per employee for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior lid at chest reach in freezer located at dry storage room in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fried cracklins stored in single service hamburger bun tray at reach in freezer. Observed cut tomatoes stored inside a SS hamburger tray at reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
25-32-4
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Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelf near oven.
14-45-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent at storage room soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed interior lid at chest reach in freezer located at dry storage room in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed fried cracklins stored in single service hamburger bun bag at reach in freezer.
25-32-4
82
Jun 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled.
22-12-5
Intermediate - Expired chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired on 09/2022
16-37-1
Basic - Cardboard box used as garbage container.
33-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
30
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored above raw shrimp located in the domestic reach in cooler,bottom. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed by the 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed for the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed by the ware washing area,kitchen. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag containing raw rice stored on the dry storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed below the 3 compartment sink ,hand wash sink. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed for the chest unit. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. **Warning**
14-73-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in the back storage area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles containing sauces. **Warning**
02D-01-5
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