Carmelo's

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Inspections

1. Mar 31, 2026 Routine · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Salmon and beef tenderlin in the cooler drawers was observed cold held >41°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Foods were removed from the cooler drawers and placed in the walk-in cooler. Service was called for the cooler drawers.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE - HOT AND COLD HOLDING

     The Person in Charge (PIC) is not monitoring the food temperatures for foods during cold holding. Cold holding has been a repeat observation.

     Correction: The person in charge shall ensure that routine temperature monitoring is conducted on foods during hot and cold holding.

     Code 2-103.11 (I)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     Cooler drawers are not sufficient in capacity to hold foods at temperatures below 41F. The digital display says the cooler ambient air temperature is below 41F; however, foods were observed warm.

     Correction: Provide equipment in sufficient capacity to hold food at proper temperature. Reduce food inventory or provide additional approved equipment.

     Code 4-301.11

2. Feb 11, 2025 Routine · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 3 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Marinara sauce in the walk-in cooler was observed cold held at 44.0°F.

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Mechanically tenderized steaks are not asterisked on the menu.

     Correction: Properly identify those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR

     Boxes of raw packaged meats were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.

     Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.

     Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - MATERIAL FOR CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR

     Fasteners holding a clear plastic shield in the ice machine are rusting and need to be replaced with stainless steel fasteners.

     Correction: Discard equipment and utensils that are not: corrosion resistant, durable, able to withstand repeated warewashing, smooth, easily cleanable, nonabsorbent, and resistant to pitting, scratching, scoring or decomposition.

     Code 4-101.11 (B) - (E)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - ICE UNITS, SEPARATION OF DRAINS

     The soda gun liquid waste drain line passes through the bar ice bin.

     Correction: Remove liquid waste drain lines from ice storage bin.

     Code 4-204.17

3. Feb 5, 2024 Routine · No items found

   No violations cited.