Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 5, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door in main kitchen area and bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in main kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-05: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
90
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in top part of reach in cooler eggplants (51F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour and removed all from above the fill line and placed in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
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 in steam table marinara (117F - Hot Holding); meat sauce (122F - Hot Holding); meatballs (119F - Hot Holding).Person in charge stated they had been in the steam table for approximately 1.5 hours and placed in oven to reheat. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside in main kitchen area. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door in main kitchen area and bar area. **Warning**
35B-03-4
64
Sep 18, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in Reach in cooler in main kitchen area raw shell eggs over cooked pasta. Educated Person in charge on safe food storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in Reach in cooler cream not date marked. Person in charge stated that he opened the cream on 10/11/23 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
78
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: Still no proof of food handlers training. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package in upright Reach in cooler in main kitchen area ROP Salmon intact. Educated Person in charge on ROP fish. Person in charge removed from ROP. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-25: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
86
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked pasta. Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed The Fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
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. Printed a copy to Person in charge.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria 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 Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carmen's Italian Cafe & Piazzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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