CARMELA'S BOCA
7300 W CAMINO REAL SUITE 100, Boca Raton, FL, 33433
Most recent inspection
- Date
- February 3, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 12
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (12)
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lettuce in walk in cooler. Chef moved eggs and lettuce
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over lettuce in walk in cooler. Chef moved eggs and lettuce **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (47F - Cold Holding) chef said it was made a couple of hours ago
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta (47F - Cold Holding) chef said it was made a couple of hours ago
High Priority
- 14-86-1CriticalCorrected on site
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as a food liner. Chef removed paper towels
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as a food liner. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 10-07-4Corrected on site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water by ice cream freezer. Chef removed water
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop in standing water by ice cream freezer. Chef removed water **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31B-04-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic
- 32-17-4
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing device was removed
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Self closing device was removed
Basic
- 08B-17-4Corrected on site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers and tomatoes on cook line cut with stickers on. Chef removed items washed and removed sticker before cutting
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados with stickers and tomatoes on cook line cut with stickers on. Chef removed items washed and removed sticker before cutting **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-17-4
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic
- 32-12-6
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom is missing a waste receptacle with a covered
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex restroom is missing a waste receptacle with a covered
Basic
- 11-26-1
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.
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.
Intermediate
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on cook line table. Chef removed cup of coffee
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on cook line table. Chef removed cup of coffee **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor. A box of food and bag of potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked up boxes.
Basic - Food stored on floor. A box of food and bag of potatoes on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked up boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.