Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
90
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up four times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over single use items in server isle at time of inspection. Operator moved drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottle of oil on cooks line at time of inspection Employee labeled during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
90
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil spray bottle not labeled on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee label bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
14-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator had employee move fry case to shelf during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid or straw at time of insoection. Operator disposed of drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on ledge next to clean wine glasses near bar at time of inspection. Operator removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on back of ice bin near ice drop site at time of inspection
22-20-5
74
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved containers to be re washed during inspection.
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food pans stored on shelves in kitchen. Operator removed food containers to diah room to be washed during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
82
Sep 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator started replacing during inspection with new cutting boards. - Area around soda nozzles soiled at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator disposed of bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Operator moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic food container stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator disposed of broken container **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris at time of inspection.
23-03-4
74
Dec 27, 2023
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested Sink and Surface at 1130ppm. Operator adjusted strength to 700ppm **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose bib under three compartment sink no vacuum breaker
29-42-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, or other pests. Observed 1 fly at beginning of inspection fly inside prep room then fly back out. Spider in old unused oven on cooks line.
35A-09-4
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 dishwasher load dirty dishes into dish machine then stack clean dishes without washing hands
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer in walk-in cooler off by 6 degrees
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with wash cloth kept inside.
31A-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom and on front line. Operator hung signs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on table stand mixer
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Rusty hoods, shelves around dumpster/compactor
33-30-4
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unfinished wall in back storage area
36-30-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back prep room by steam kettle
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine. Operator started to clean during inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 2 employee drinks on shelves above prep tables in prep room
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table/sauce station
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes/pans on clean shelf wet
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door threshold to walk-in cooler is loose.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at bar
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind equipment in kitchen and bar soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven on cooks line with debris, rusty pan.
22-08-4
23
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.salmon 49/39f **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
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. Employee reporting agreement provided to management **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Dirty apron on bag in box soda
21-14-4
45
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 47 mussel 46 red sauce 47 stuffed mushrooms 48 cheese 47 calamari 49 F products placed on ice. Appetizers cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Management spoke to employee **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Servers area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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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 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” 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 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 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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