Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Carrabba's Italian Grill has 15 inspections in the public record. Carrabba's Italian Grill was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Brandon restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board , manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken containers, manager discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restroom
32-17-4
78
Sep 16, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
95
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout through kitchen, prep and dish. Causing accumulated water and food buildup - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-28: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on left side cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: 1 live roach on wall by hand sink manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Operator zip tying and holding Alfredo sauce longer than 48hours. Cook chill: minestrone, Pomodoro, meat sauces in zip tied bags longer than 48 hours - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout through kitchen, prep and dish. Causing accumulated water and food buildup - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-24: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
74
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on left side cook line.
35A-05-4
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. Operator zip tying and holding Alfredo sauce longer than 48hours. Cook chill: minestrone, Pomodoro, meat sauces in zip tied bags longer than 48 hours
03G-50-1
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout through kitchen, prep and dish. Causing accumulated water and food buildup
36-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Minestrone packaged on 4-16 at 1:34 pm -16 bags Pomodoro packaged on 4-19 at 11:24am Meat sauce packaged on 4-16 at 6:34pm- 8 bags Alfredo packaged on 4-14- at 6:34pm- 9 bags. Stop sale issued
03G-54-1
70
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar soiled with food buildup.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart at dish area. Manager moved cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink in storage area.
31B-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup in bulk salt. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on single service items in storage area. Manager moved jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved peppers and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed employee clean **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
61
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone in dish areas
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
78
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap in sink
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
74
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reach in coolers on cookline
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink store in reachin cooler on cookline Corrected- observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
90
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes (123F - Hot Holding)on cookline Corrective action -observed employee reheat product to 165 degrees F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal bowls stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop flour and seasoning on cookline Corrected-observed employee discard **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
67
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 Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
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 two 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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