Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 13 inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill stretching back to 2022. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.
Among Temple Terrace restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee water bottle above the prep line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on the cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
90
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on the prep line.
14-09-4
95
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed zip-tied bags of marinara sauce being chilled with no labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed the zip tied bags of pomodoro sauce with no labels on it in the ice chiller. Manager showed their temperature log showing that the bags currently chilling were made less then 24 hours ago. **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in the kitchen missing grout in the dishwashing area. Observed cracked floor tiles by the doors next to the bar area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed cracked floor tiles by the doors next to the bar area. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop being stored on a metal rack that had black mold-like substance on and around it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed the ice scoop being stored on a metal rack that had black mold-like substance on and around it. **Time Extended**
10-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed a melted plastic spatula being used to stir food. Observed several cutting boards on the cook line and prep table with cut marks throughout it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: Observed several cutting boards on the cook line and prep table with cut marks throughout it. **Time Extended**
14-12-4
82
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed middle hand sink was disconnected. Manager stated they no longer use that sink, and need to update plans to get approved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Observed middle hand sink was disconnected. Manager stated they no longer use that sink, and need to update plans to get approved . No plans have been submitted per Plan Review. 10/24/24 **Admin Complaint**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Middle hand sink on cook line was fully disconnected, operator stated they no longer use sink. Two additional table top cold holding units added to cook line. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Middle hand sink on cook line was fully disconnected, operator stated they no longer use sink. Two additional table top cold holding units added to cook line. No plans have been submitted per Plan Review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
82
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed zip-tied bags of marinara sauce being chilled in an ice bath. Manager stated that their sauces and soups are placed in the zip-tied bags during the chilling and re-heating process but are not held in the bags for more than a few hours. They are placed in metal containers during refrigeration storage, then replaced into zip-tied bags for re-heating. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a pitcher in the handwashing sink on the cook line. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in the kitchen missing grout in the dishwashing area. Observed cracked floor tiles by the doors next to the bar area. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed the ice scoop being stored on a metal rack that had black mold-like substance on and around it. **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old food labels on dishes on the clean dish drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed zip-tied bags of marinara sauce being chilled with no labels. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed a melted plastic spatula being used to stir food. Observed several cutting boards on the cook line and prep table with cut marks throughout it. **Warning**
14-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed 2 wet soiled towels on a prep table. Manager removed towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers on the drying rack. Educated manager on proper drying procedures. **Warning**
24-08-4
58
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed middle hand sink was disconnected. Manager stated they no longer use that sink, and need to update plans to get approved **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Middle hand sink on cook line was fully disconnected, operator stated they no longer use sink. Two additional table top cold holding units added to cook line. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operator failed to comply with a Stop Sale Notice. Food for which Stop Sale Notice issued continues to be prepared for service/served to the public. Observed 1 bag of campagnolo made 8/19 7:28pm 1 bag of pomordoro made 8/19 7:27pm 20 bags of chicken soup made 8/17 7:42pm held longer then 48 hours. Observed 4 bags of soup 2 chicken 1 minestrone, 1 lentil soup lacking labels in alto sham Observed 1 pan of prepped stuffed mushrooms tempting at 50 f 2 raw steaks at 45f **Warning**
01B-06-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed roasted tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); pork and beef meatballs. (56F - Cold Holding); Parmesan (55F - Cold Holding); salami (56F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken ricotta (55F - Cold Holding); raw squid (37F - Cold Holding); Parmesan (57F - Cold Holding); Romano cheese (58F - Cold Holding); sliced mozzarella (49F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (51F - Cold Holding); butter (52F - Cold Holding); tomato cream sauce (53F - Cold Holding); bleu cheese (56F - Cold Holding); garlic aoli (57F - Cold Holding); red pepper sauce (58F - Cold Holding) Manager stated the breaker tripped and started to ice unit down. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed middle hand sink was disconnected. Manager stated they no longer use that sink, and need to update plans to get approved **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a lettuce spinner blocking the Hand sink. Manager moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Middle hand sink on cook line was fully disconnected, operator stated they no longer use sink. Two additional table top cold holding units added to cook line. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator conducting cook chill of soups and sauces on site, and holding in zip tied bags longer than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Observed 4 bags of soup 2 chicken 1 minestrone, 1 lentil soup lacking labels in alto sham **Warning**
03G-06-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked containers on dish drying rack. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean pans in dish area. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed an open ice cream container with no lid in walk in cooler. Manager covered ice cream **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Observed 1 bag of campagnolo made 8/19 7:28pm 1 bag of pomordoro made 8/19 7:27pm 20 bags of chicken soup made 8/17 7:42pm held longer then 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-54-1
33
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw veal stored under raw chicken. Operator removed the veal and placed in a separate location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with dishes stored in hand sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots with accumulated water next to three compartment sink. Manager flipped pots over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 16 dead roaches next to gas stove in prep area on floor. 3 dead roaches under prep sink on floor. Manager had area floor cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
70
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No backflow prevention on mop sink splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-10: **Time Extended**
29-38-4
95
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. broccoli (57F) cold holding ;mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); pasta (59F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (59F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line Tomatoes temperature at 49F. Manager discarded, ng); pasta (59F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (59F - Cold Holding); Beef (50F); Beef (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (47F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (62F - Cold Holding); Food items in cooler for approximately 30 mins. Manager placed ice on food and retempt at 41f 45 mins later. cooler on cooks line- items in cooler over night (exceeded 4 hrs). stop sale issued for the following items: broccoli (57F) cold holding ;mushrooms (55F - Cold Holding); pasta (59F - Cold Holding); cut spinach (59F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen near walk in cooler/freezer. Manager provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. No backflow prevention on mop sink splitter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-38-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pots in dish area not inverted during drying. The had accumulated water inside. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed two sanitizer buckets with no sanitizer. Manager had employee place sanitizer in the buckets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-08-4
58
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cooks line have stains and are no longer cleanable.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop inside sugar bin in back kitchen area. Manager discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked on top of each other preventing proper air drying on shelves by dishwasher.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Cloth stored underneath cutting board on cooks line. Employee removed cloth and placed board at dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink on cooks line has no hand washing sign.
31B-04-4
64
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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 Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” 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 Temple Terrace?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Temple Terrace average of 87.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 four times per year on average.
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