Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Jul 29, 2025
61
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 29, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Carrabba's Italian Grill's 61 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce in left drawer of salad cooler 46 F - unit is in defrost . Temperatures taken this day . Manager placed in walk in cooler . Recheck 43 F - calamari 67 F in drawer of cooler under 2 hours . Manager voluntarily discarded food **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to juice and plates on shelf at bar . Manager relocated spray bottle of cleaner **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Manager discarded cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwashing area
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back cook line Manager discarded cutting board **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
61
Dec 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front reach in cooler at cook line shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella slices (54F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (52F - Cold Holding) Employee put ice on top and bottom of all items. ReTemp of all items 38 to 40 or below. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans on floor rear cook line. All items moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. White styrofoam cup on cook line cutting board? Employee moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed employee cut romaine lettuce before washing. Discarded 2 heads of romaine cut leafy greens Educated **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-39-4
70
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
May 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All labels missing date and time product was made. Machine malfunctioning. Repair called. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
90
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken soup 1gallons made on Saturday 4/27/2024 Pomodoro 5 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Marinara 2 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Minestrone 3 gallons made on Monday 4/29/2024 Lobster cream 1 gallon made on Monday 4/29/2024 All items discarded. In ROP bags greater than 48 hours.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All labels missing date and time product was made. Machine malfunctioning. Repair called.
02C-02-5
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. Chicken soup 1gallons made on Saturday 4/27/2024 Pomodoro 5 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Marinara 2 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Minestrone 3 gallons made on Monday 4/29/2024 Lobster cream 1 gallon made on Monday 4/29/2024 All items discarded. In ROP bags greater than 48 hours.
03G-54-1
74
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major 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. cooked chicken holding 125f, cooked chicken holding 110f, items put on grill for reheat.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 48f, Ricardo sauce 45f, raw chicken parm 44f walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
67
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables ( lettuce ) not washed prior to preparation reviewed with manager
08B-39-4
82
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar and flour buckets soiled. Discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 lbs pasta 47F cold hold, tomato cream sauce 1/2 gal 57F cold hold , marinara 57F cold home 2 gal, lemon sauce 55F 1qt, cheese sauce 1/2 gal 55F cold hold, cream sauce 1 gal 55F cold hold, 1/2 gal meat sauce 48F cold hold , ricotta 48F cold hold 3 lbs, cut veggies 1/2 gal 48F cold hold, moz 5 sl 55F, sausage meat sauce 1/2 gal 60F cold hold,Alfredo 52F cold hold 1/2 gal, tomato sauce1 qt 44,F cold hold, sausage sauce 1 gal 51F cold hold, stuffed sausage mushroom 87F cold hold, bread pudding 51F cold hold 11 pieces. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water has loosened the tiles near the ice machine. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar and flour buckets soiled. Discussed with operator. **Warning**
23-03-4
78
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 Jul 29, 2025. The public record contains 10 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 Clearwater?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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