CARMELITA'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA
1280 MAIN ST, DUNEDIN, FL 34698
License #6213086
🌮 Mexican/Latin ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurateSign in to watch restaurants and track them on your watchlist.
Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? → Need help reading this? Newest inspection first. Red dots matter most.
The score is the shortcut, but the inspection timeline is the proof. Start with the newest visit, then scan for repeat critical or major findings.
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA in DUNEDIN currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 7, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 10 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 7 of them so far.
Start with the newest inspection, then verify the pattern
The score is the shortcut. The inspection timeline is the real story. Read the latest visit first, open the official DBPR record when you need the source, then compare this restaurant with other options nearby.
What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 7, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 6 minor.
DBPR source + data confidenceWhat’s powering this page
InspectFL turns public DBPR records into a scan-friendly timeline. Use the official DBPR link when you want to verify the newest inspection at the source. InspectFL reorganizes public DBPR inspection records into a page you can actually scan. When exact inspector notes are available, they appear inline. Otherwise, the page falls back to violation categories plus the official DBPR record.
- •Inspector notes appear inline when available.
- •The official DBPR inspection timeline still stays visible, even on pages with zero violations or zero inspector notes.
Open the place or verify the recordSee the place, then share or verify
What do locals think?
Use the inspection history as the starting point, then compare it with real diner feedback. Vote first, then add what you actually saw.
Would you eat here?
CARMELITA'S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
One vote per device. Results update after you vote.
*Scores are calculated by InspectFL based on public DBPR inspection data and are not official state ratings.
Inspection History
Read the newest inspection first, then scan for patterns. Repeated high-priority findings matter more than one isolated bad day.
Inspector notes are being added across all restaurants. Some inspections may only show violation codes until notes are available.
- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Prepared onions stored on floor of walk in. Moved onions.
- [22-08-4] Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave in kitchen soiled
- [31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in ware washing area used to store gloves and rags, and steel wool. Operator removed items.
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in dry storage acoustic tiles not smooth and easily cleanable.
- [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop for spices and for scoop for rice. Operator removed bowls,
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
- [38-04-4] Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler to dark. Requires flashlight when deeper in units.
Own or manage a business?
FairScore is a separate free beta for business owners who want a fairer way to understand online reviewer behavior.
FairScore does not change InspectFL scores, inspection data, rankings, or coverage.
More places worth comparing
If you're deciding where to eat next, compare this page with similar spots nearby instead of relying on one score in isolation.
Similar Mexican/Latin in DUNEDIN
Use these as a same-category comparison set so you can judge this score against nearby alternatives, not in isolation.
Other options in DUNEDIN
If you're just looking for a better place nearby, start here and compare the current scores before you decide where to go next.
WILD IRIS CAFE
434 VIRGINIA LN, DUNEDIN
Café/BreakfastMAMI MIA COFFEE
2070 BAYSHORE BLVD, DUNEDIN
Café/BreakfastTHE ACADEMY OF CREAM LLC
1412 PINEHURST RD, DUNEDIN
LONNI'S SANDWICHES
1153 MAIN ST #106, DUNEDIN
AmericanFLORIDA BEACH SERVICE
1 CAUSEWAY BLVD, DUNEDIN
Join the discussion
Seen this place in person? Share what stood out — cleanliness, food handling, service, or whether the inspection record matches the real experience.
Add your take in under a minute
Sign in once, then comment, reply, and save restaurants to your watchlist.
Enter the 6-digit code sent to
Helpful comments beat hot takes.
Loading comments…
No comments yet — be the first person to add useful context.