Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
100
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill has been inspected 15 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 23, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
Carrabba's Italian Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Bradenton average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cream dessert (50F - Cold Holding); veg cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (49F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated that all had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes and placed all in walk-in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed in front kitchen area paint chipping from air vent. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back kitchen area standing water on floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on dish washing machine curtain soiled with mold like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed bulk sugar container not labeled Person in charge labeled food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
61
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cheese sticks (49F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated that both products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour.Person in charge placed ice bags on product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest on rack. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge separated. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area in walk-in cooler and in front of walk-in cooler door .covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hoods soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. c 29-19-4 Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
61
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. cumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest on rack. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. ter. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
78
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on beard guard,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean cloves. Employee started to portion cooked pasta. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard pasta,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on beard guard,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean cloves. Employee started to portion cooked pasta. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard pasta,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.
29-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line employee engaging in food preparation with multiple non smooth rings.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-19-4
47
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen are employee cutting unwashed cherrie tomatoes. Person in charge had him discarded cut tomatoes and washed the uncut tomatoes.
01B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.
29-19-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in front kitchen are employee cutting unwashed cherrie tomatoes. Person in charge had him discarded cut tomatoes and washed the uncut tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building. Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Seafood over cooked Vegetables and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Seafood. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in waitstaff area cut limes not covered. Person in charge covered limes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
74
Mar 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
70
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed in back kitchen area ,employee returned from restroom ,put on clean gloves, grabbed a clean plate touching food contact and failed to wash hands after returning from restroom . Educated Person in charge on Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee placed soiled plate in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food date marked with a 5 day shelf life. Person in charge stated the corporate plan is to cold hold in Reduced Oxygen Packages for 48 and if longer than 48 hours will remove from ROP. Observed in main kitchen area **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food date marked with a 5 day shelf life. Person in charge stated the corporate plan is to cold hold in Reduced Oxygen Packages for 48 and if longer than 48 hours will remove from ROP. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-09-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the main kitchen area with dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on multiple employees engaged in food preparation in main kitchen area.
13-07-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under Handwashing sink in front kitchen area across from salad make station. Person in charge called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-19-4
61
Dec 28, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed a container of garlic in oil not time dated. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and labeled it appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry storage area. Food was present. Observed approximately 1 rodent droppings on the floor of kitchen walkway. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on the floor of the bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Operator showed that they have had recent work done by EcoPest. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in a walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator put more paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen with dust build up. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the front line kitchen hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the walls of the warewashing area. **Warning**
36-27-5
43
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F - Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F - Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple rings and bracelets. Person in charge had employee remove all jewelry and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. Emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in front kitchen area over fryers and grill soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in main kitchen area and dish room area floor has standing water.
36-22-4
82
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Beef Steak (48F - Cold Holding); Cheese (52F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the steak and cheese was put in cooler approximately 1 hour ago. Educated Person in charge the fill line in the food container. Person in charge removed the steak and cheese and placed in Walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed chemical spray bottle on cooks line no label. Person in charge labeled chemical bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in dishwasher area and Walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-22-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrabba's Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrabba's Italian Grill on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrabba's Italian Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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