Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, Carrabba's Italian Grill has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board has stains on cooks line. Chef discarded cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Garlic butter date marked on 04/25/25 but no date marks tracking for frozen and thawed in walk-in cooler.
02C-04-5
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 - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid covered raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
14-38-4
78
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
86
May 31, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 17 live roaches on wall behind prep table at back kitchen. 3 live roaches on water pipe behind prep sink at back kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall cove molding next to hot box at back kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 1 live roach on wall at back kitchen. Operator eliminated it, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cracks between pieces of reach-in coolers and equipment soiled with accumulation of old food debris and grease at front cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind ovens at back kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-30: 3 dead roaches at back kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
78
May 1, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had a discussion with operator about employee reporting agreement. Emailed operator updated education packet with reporting agreement. Manager had employee sign reporting agreement. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
90
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta Salata cheese 67 F on cook line. Manager moved into reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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 - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink .
36-22-4
74
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of raw squid (61F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach-in cooler. Operator moved to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: 40F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of marinara 131 F stored in the steam well on cook line. Operator reheated and temped 171 F at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By walk-in cooler. Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Prep area at kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
67
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler Cold holding: cooked pasta 49 F, milk 47 F, butter 52 F, raw salmon 51 F, raw pork chop 50 F, raw chicken 52 F. Operator stated that walk-in cooler was opened since 9am due to large delivery received. Door closed at time of inspection, re temped Cold holding: cooked pasta 43 F, milk 45 F, butter 43 F, raw salmon 45 F, raw pork chop 41 F, raw chicken 42 F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
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. Observed employee handled dirty food equipments, then handled clean food equipments at dish machine without washing hands. Discussed with operator, employee washed hands properly at time of licensing inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. 2 gallons of milk opened with no date marks and stored in walk-in cooler. Operator unable to determine date and voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Handwash sink at wait station and prep sink on cook line.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth Ecolab Sink and Surface Cleaner compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm.
21-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
58
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 Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 Tampa?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
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 two violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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