Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill, the earliest from 2022. On Apr 14, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Brooksville average 90, so Carrabba's Italian Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 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 (127F - Hot Holding) in hot holding cabinet near conveyor belt oven. Employee started to reheat product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed 20 bags of Pomodoro Sauce at 51F in bags zip tied close in containers in walk-in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed 20 bags of Pomodoro Sauce at 51F in bags zip tied close in containers in walk-in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
01B-36-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at rear kitchen exit door near mop sink and walk-in cooler entrance.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in employee bathroom in kitchen with water stains and paint chipping from ceiling. Ceiling vent soiled with a mold-like substance and dust. Discussed with operator.
36-32-5
58
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffed Mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); Raviolis (50F - Cold Holding); Crab Cakes (49F - Cold Holding) in salad reach-in cooler across from turbo chef. Operator removed product for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sink and surface sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets on cook line at a concentration of 848 ppm DDBSA and 2258 lactic acid. Operator diluted solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line blocked with a bag of towels stored in the handwash sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
67
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Unwashed bell peppers and other unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat pasta and washed cut lettuce.
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
90
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mortadella (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); bulk garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the end of the cook by the ice cream freezer. Operator moved to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Items were placed in reach in cooler at 10:30am. Employee took temperatures at 10:30am and stated all items were below 41F. Operator has invoice for scheduled repair of cooler from 10/18/24 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in prep area blade guard soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits. Clean pan melted on the bottom on dry dish rack. Operator discard pan. **Corrected On-Site**
14-16-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dry dish rack
16-46-4
67
Dec 22, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); scallops (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding); mahi (56F - Cold Holding); steak (56F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler in front of grill on cook line. No temperatures documented. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); scallops (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding); mahi (56F - Cold Holding); steak (56F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler in front of grill on cook line. No temperatures documented. See stop sale. Operator put in work order for cooler during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Drawer reach in cooler in front of grill in cook line area with ambient temperature of 59F
14-11-5
52
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -in walk in cooler raw chicken package hanging over cut lettuce bin, operator moved. No contamination observed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sink and surface cleaner used behind bar in three compartment sink reading 1130/3010, highest acceptable ppm 700/1875. Operator corrected to 700/1875 **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish room drying rack hotel pans stacked without being air dried. Operator re washed dishes. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floor -prep area floor -cook line area floor
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at both smaller 4 yard dumpsters.
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
58
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.- plastic pans stacked on shelf in food prep and dishwashing areas - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: Plastic hotel pans stacked in dish area not properly air dried causing wet nesting. **Time Extended**
24-08-4
95
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
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 Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Brooksville?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooksville average of 90.
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 medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Carrabba's Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrabba's Italian Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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