Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
64
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill, located at 18600 NW 87 Ave in Miami Lakes, FL, had a moderate risk inspection on April 6, 2026, with a score of 64. This inspection resulted in one critical violation and six minor violations, including issues with a cutting board, an employee not wearing a beard guard, and soiled flooring in the walk-in cooler. Across nine scored inspections, the facility has historically shown a pattern of medium-risk outcomes.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef (51F - Cold Holding) soup (48F - Cold Holding); in walk in cooler,for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator open the walk in freezer door. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking chicken with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Filter soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping towel on preparation table, operator placed the wet towel in quaternary sanitation solution of 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
64
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked plastic lid on walk in cooler, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Croutons container.
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
78
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed multiple utensils stored in hand sink, located in the halfway of the cook line in the front line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located in the halfway of the cook line in the front line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Located in the halfway of the cook line in the front line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking chicken breast with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cooling pasta container lids cracked in walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil container underneath of preparation counter located at the front line.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located in the halfway of the cook line in the front line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand sink soiled located at the ware washing area.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket stored on preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken breast (42F - Cold Holding) no covered in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Underneath of hand sink. Located in the halfway of the cook line in the front line.
29-11-4
39
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice bag. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: At the time of callback inspection observed roasted tomatoes 59°F (cold holding), blue cheese 62°F (cold holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F. Located at the front line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. Located at the front line. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish thawing at ambient temperature inside three compartment sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: At the time of callback inspection observed frozen raw beef thawing at room temperature inside prep sink at the front counter. **Time Extended**
06-01-5
70
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major 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 spinach (49F - Cold Holding); raw beef (49F - Cold Holding) cooked pasta (49F - Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice bag. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lasagna (122F - Hot Holding) inside hot holding box for less than 4 hours as per operator. Operator reheated at 165°F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 55°F. Located at the front line. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed potatoes bags on the floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On preparation table, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish thawing at ambient temperature inside three compartment sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
47
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
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Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employees bathroom.
32-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of scallops on walk in freezer floor, operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink faucet in disrepair located at the cook line.
29-08-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket next to cleaned dishes. Operator properly stored it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Rissoto in standing water, operator open the cold water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
67
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (62°F - Cold Holding); Poultry (64°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (62°F - Cold Holding); located at the front line, cold holding equipment was disconnected from the outlet, operator reconnected the equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray sanitizer bottle on preparation table. Operator removed it.
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the bar station.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the bar station.
31B-03-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed multiple clean plate and bowl not inverted at the front line.
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employees bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking at the front line without beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the front line and bar station.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain soiled at the bar station.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand wash sink soiled at the bar station.
23-03-4
45
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