Las Carmelitas

1450 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025
58
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show four inspections at Las Carmelitas stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

4
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked chicken 84F at 3:26pm, cooked pork 83F at 3:26pm. Items cooked at 11am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken 84F at 3:26pm, cooked pork 83F at 3:26pm. Items cooked at 11am.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board with cuts on front line Reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
50-04-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law.
28-02-4
58
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager failed to provide proof of certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Manager failed to provide proof of any training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a stained cutting board on the flip top unit. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a handwashing sink being blocked by two buckets of tortilla texturizer. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a cutting board with many cut marks on the flip top unit. **Warning**
14-09-4
58
Mar 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Las Carmelitas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Las Carmelitas on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Las Carmelitas?

Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Las Carmelitas.

How does Las Carmelitas compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

Las Carmelitas most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Las Carmelitas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Las Carmelitas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Las Carmelitas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.