Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
82
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 17, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around seven violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit bar area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC return dusted at kitchen area over prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, manager replaced it new board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
82
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brush stored at unit by walk-in cooler entrance, manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the corner of hood system on the back.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over rear small auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed at front line hood system.
36-68-5
67
Dec 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage back up at the bar when dishwasher was turned on. Technician arrived and fix it.
28-13-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not properly protected. Operator placed towel over plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters by the grill with accumulated grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed inside the bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pasta spaghetti (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. Provided form to operator.
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 pasta spaghetti (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. Provided form to operator.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and sugar containers with no named label. Operator placed name on containers. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener by the walk in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
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. Observed Dishwasher-Kitchen (Temperature 121F) and Dishwasher-Bar (Temperature 142F) not working properly.
22-56-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not protected properly. Operator inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and chicken wings stored on the floor at the walk in freezer, operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water. Operator placed items in hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface cleaner: 848ppm ), operator remade buckets at Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and surface cleaner: 700ppm ). **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Observed employee cleaning knives with wet wiping cloths and not placing it in the 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Operator placed item to wash.
16-13-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed wet cloth inside bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
25
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator sent can opener to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters over grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer by food on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled on shelf in dry storage. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (45-55F - Cold Holding); Beef (45-55F - Cold Holding); Fish (45-55F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager had employees place all items over ice to rapid cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Manager corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of ovens soiled **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not cooling properly. Temperature gauge reading 49°F **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front cookline **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled **Warning**
36-50-4
50
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 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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