Carmen's Restaurant and Catering

2280 Harris Ave Ne Unit 1, Palm Bay, FL 32905
Catering
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2022, Carmen's Restaurant and Catering has six inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Palm Bay restaurants (averaging 76), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Gave operator copy. Employee read and signed **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kizzy
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On cook line **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
53B-01-5
82
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
May 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken reach in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage. Shares dumpster with other businesses
33-14-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drain hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door
35B-01-4
74
Jul 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current but not displayed - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carmen's Restaurant and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering.

How does Carmen's Restaurant and Catering compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?

Carmen's Restaurant and Catering most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Bay average of 76.

Has Carmen's Restaurant and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Carmen's Restaurant and Catering means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Carmen's Restaurant and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Carmen's Restaurant and Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.