Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
47
Score
Inspectors have visited Carrabba's Italian Grill 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 20, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Carrabba's Italian Grill's latest score of 47 falls below the Lutz average of 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 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. Cook line 1/6 pan of cooked ditalini pasta not time marked. Manager added time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb. Black spray hose attached
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server station has tea stains.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked full pan lids and container in dish area.
14-38-4
Basic - Cold water handle missing at hand sink on cook line.
29-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2026
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Full pans in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish drying racks have black mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed missing pipe under prewash station at dish pit.
29-11-4
47
Dec 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp tested 4 times between 150F-153F discussed with management to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until fixed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Sink and surface sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three comp sink sink and surface tested 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-44-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad area cooks line Cold holding: roccita cheese 48F cut tomatoes 48F manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
64
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested 3 times, max temp observed 156F. - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: **Time Extended**
22-56-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at bar. Operator separated to dry **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-24: Wet nesting glasses at bar. Operator separated to dry. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
86
Jun 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 5 observed in dish area on the wall under table to the left of dish machine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested 3 times, max temp observed 156F.
22-56-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed by hand sink on cookline. Operator placed label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at bar. Operator separated to dry **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed parsley stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler, operator placed parsley on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
64
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
95
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed production labels with use by date and time. Prep date and time are missing on all ROP soups and sauces in walk in cooler **Warning**
03G-53-1
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. Observed Container with Sausage lentil soup had label saying use by Fri 5-24 with 5 day shelf life. stop sale 9 bags. Product was packaged on 5-19. **Warning**
03G-54-1
86
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began using tong to prep food no hand washing.
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cut lemons with bare hands no gloves on.
09-01-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. DDBSSA not at proper requirements. Retested to DDBSSA 274
22-43-4
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. Noodles not labeled on front line. Employee placed time mark **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
36-22-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Butter sauce thawing in prep sink no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. DDBSSA was not At correct ppm employee remade to DDBSSA 274 **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
45
May 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara Sauce (109F - Hot Holding); Lemon Butter Sauce (125F - Hot Holding) manager reheated on stove to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Three dented cans of beans. Manager segregated during inspection. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in dry storage area. 3 flies at bar. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by prep table. Manager placed paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar. Manager placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by dish area blocked by various equipment items. Manager removed. Hand sink on cook line blocked by trash can. Manager moved. Hand sink in prep area blocked by cart. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table on cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Three dented cans of beans not properly segregated in dry storage area. Manager segregated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-20-4
43
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 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 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 Lutz?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 80.
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 three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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