Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles has debris, grease build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door in kitchen has a gap at threshold. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
90
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen ceiling tiles above prep area and kitchen observed grease build up **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap by back door in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
90
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Temperature at dish tank rinse 145F. Manager set up triple sink with sanitizer at 200 ppm to sanitize dishes after wash. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles in kitchen prep room by bread and at dishwasher are soiled with dust and debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap at back door threshold in kitchen leading to trash cans. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Manager unable to provide 6 months worth of records. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Operator has not completed approved HAACP plan. Operator has started on HAACP plan and has shown me bio thermometer and HAACP plan book during time of call back. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Per operator cook-chill method still in use and HAACP plan was discontinued due to management orders. Informed operator HAACP plan is necessary for cooling method. Operator stated temperature log will be incorporated for continuous cook-chill operations. **Time Extended**
03G-49-1
90
Dec 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Manager unable to provide 6 months worth of records. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Operator has not completed approved HAACP plan. Operator has started on HAACP plan and has shown me bio thermometer and HAACP plan book during time of call back. **Time Extended**
03G-49-1
90
Sep 12, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Keg cooler: Milk 51. Per bar tender overnight. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Keg cooler: Milk 51. Per bar tender overnight. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Per manager continuous electronic monitoring device. **Warning**
03G-48-1
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Manager unable to provide 6 months worth of records. **Warning**
03G-49-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Underside of mixer head soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager with written plan. Observed butter being held on cook line.
03F-10-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer bucket at server station tested at 170/452 lactic acid/DDBSA. Manager made new solution tested at 700/1875. **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
41
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in back of kitchen area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders at 55F. Manager threw away. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened milk with no date mark in walk in cooler held overnight.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice machine with mold like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of reach in cooler on cook line with food debris, outside of knife storage box and walls in prep area with food debris and dust. Manager had employees cleaning these items. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed potato masher with zip ties holding screen. Manager threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed spoons not inverted in expo station. Manager inverted spoons correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents in prep area with dust and old debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ravioli and eggplant not covered in walk in freezer. Manager had employee cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
47
Feb 20, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 128° , less than 4 hours per operator reheated to 178° **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Pump spray bottle
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
74
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin located in the kitchen.
22-20-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrabba's Italian Grill #6021 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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