Carmelita's Mexican Restaurant
8526 Old Cr 54, New Port Richey, FL 34653
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Passed 4 of 4 graded inspections since 2025.
- Last inspected May 26, 2026: passed with 2 violations.
- Keeps coming up: Chemicals/toxic substances, cited 2 times, plus 2 other repeat issues.
- 3 critical violations in the last two years.
Inspection history 4 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 26
Routine Inspection
2 violations
- Minor No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals; outer openings protected
- Minor Food protection, cross-contamination
- Passed Mar 4
Routine Inspection
4 violations
- Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
- Minor Food management certification valid / employee training verification
- 2025
- Passed May 5
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 2 critical
- Critical Time and temperature control for safety foods
- Critical Chemicals/toxic substances
- Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
- Passed Jan 3
Routine Inspection
3 violations, 1 critical
- Critical Food protection, cross-contamination
- Minor Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
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