Carmela Coffee Bar
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
90
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Carmela Coffee Bar stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Compared to the broader Stuart restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
90
Nov 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
70
Apr 9, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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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 plastic scoops with handle inside mixed seeds and almonds product at prep counter. Person in charge removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw shell eggs and case of water bottle stored on floor of walk in cooler. Person In charge stored properly. Person in charge stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Aug 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At cook line low boy, Raw shelled eggs over poached eggs. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Feb 13, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - 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. Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (commercially processed) (114F - Reheating) at 11:30 since 7:45. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F within 2 hours. See stop sale. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) Observed in pan on top of cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked onions (commercially processed) (114F - Reheating) at 11:30 since 7:45. At current rate of reheating product did not reach 135F within 2 hours. See stop sale.
03E-04-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink with splitter and hose attached. Operator removed splitter and hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter pats (69F - Cold Holding) Observed in pan on top of cooler in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature overnight. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. poached eggs (115F - Hot Holding) Observed in steam table. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator elected to discard product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator offers smoked salmon with no indication on menu that item is raw. Operator updated menu with labels indicating raw salmon for items containing raw salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket, Quat sanitizer 0ppm. Operator corrected to 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
41
Nov 13, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmela Coffee Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmela Coffee Bar on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Carmela Coffee Bar compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Carmela Coffee Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Carmela Coffee Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmela Coffee Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carmela Coffee Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Carmela Coffee Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carmela Coffee Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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