Mi Carreta Lounge

2705 54 Ave N #12, St. Petersburg, FL 33714

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Mi Carreta Lounge five times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 26, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average St. Petersburg restaurant scores 77. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is held next door and not at establishment

50-09-4

May 9, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Two separate licenses.

50-09-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Salsa and chocolate cake.

08B-12-5

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**

50-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall above mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**

36-24-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cooks line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**

05-09-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**

22-16-4

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**

05-08-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area. Will email DBPR Form 5030-111. Employees must wash hands. **Warning**

31B-04-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

22-16-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Hole in wall above mop sink. **Warning**

36-24-5

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit on cooks line. **Warning**

05-09-4

Jul 11, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mi Carreta Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mi Carreta Lounge on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mi Carreta Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Mi Carreta Lounge.

How does Mi Carreta Lounge compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Mi Carreta Lounge most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Mi Carreta Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Mi Carreta Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mi Carreta Lounge 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 Mi Carreta Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Mi Carreta Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.

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