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Carrabba's Italian Grill

1299 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Italian
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill stretching back to 2022. Carrabba's Italian Grill was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around four violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Pompano Beach average 78, so Carrabba's Italian Grill trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line by desert station, cheesecake 50°F. Operator stated held less than 1 hour. Moved to different cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. On cook line, cutting boards soiled and deep cut marks.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At bar, handwashing sink blocked with cutting board and knife. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator . Operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents above cook line soiled with dust
36-34-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. Operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls above cook station soiled with food debris
36-27-5
78
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In dry storage, Dented can pumpkin purée.
01B-01-4
86
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by cookline- pork chop 45-46F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food out of r epratue for 1 hour- operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dish machine area- employee handled dirty dishes then proceeded to handle clean dishes- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At dinning room bar area- observed one small flying insects at bar in dinning room area- landing on counter by fruit tray- operator killed, removed and. Sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler near hot box at cookline-Ricardo sauce 55F- cold holding, operator states food not prepared or portioned today- left out for 30 minutes- operator placed in reach in freezer- Ricardo sauce 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. At bar area by ice well- observed approximately 4 small flying insects - flies not landing on any surface or equipment at bar- operator cleaned and sanitized area- operator killed and removed 4 small flying insects from bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At handwash station by brick oven- operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above prep table- by back prep cookline- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour at prep area - not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61

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 Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 Pompano Beach?

Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Pompano Beach average of 78.

Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two 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 two times per year on average.

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