Carmela's Boca
7300 W Camino Real Suite 100, Boca Raton, FL 33433 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020288
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 19 routine inspection1 high priority, 5 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 11 basic-31
- Safety score69
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 19, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Using paper towels as a food liner
Intermediate5
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Handwashing sink by the walk in cooler has no workable faucet handle for hot or cold water
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Handwashing sink at front counter used as a storage area for utensils. Chef removed items
Fixed on the spot
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No paper towels at handwashing sinks in kitchen by walk in coolers and front counter.
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ expired 2020
Basic11
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Flour containers not labeled
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.
Boxes of food on the floor in walk in coolers. Chef picked up
Fixed on the spot
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.
Bag of sushi rice on the floor by the sushi area
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Bowls being used instead of scoops. Employee discarded
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser.
Straws at front counter in containers have no type of warping or protection for contamination
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture.
Handwashing sinks in kitchen are missing faucet handles.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Reach in cooler on cook line has standing water in it.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
No handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen by walk in coolers and front counter
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ceiling vents very dusty in kitchen
Ceiling tile missing.
Ceiling tiles missing by the wall in coolers
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Employee cell phone on prep table
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.