Carmela’S
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Carmela’S eight times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 13, 2025. 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.
Among Hollywood restaurants, the typical score is 75; Carmela’S is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
67
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black substance in the interior of the ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cases of tomatoes and containers of oils stored on floor in kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.in kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mops stored on floor next to dishwashing machine.
42-01-4
78
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed and moved to ware washing area **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
78
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - 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.
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin provided to be posted.
51-13-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - 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.
02D-01-5
29
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmela’S last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmela’S on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
How does Carmela’S compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Carmela’S most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Carmela’S inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmela’S have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carmela’S 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’S inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carmela’S is inspected around three times per year on average.
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