Carrabba's Italian Grill

5425 University Pkwy, University Park, FL 34201

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Among University Park restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a set of shelves behind the bar with heavy rust holding food items.

14-11-5

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the floor mixer with a soiled motor head. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 containers not labeled and similar products removed from original packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 27, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the floor mixer with a soiled motor head. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease buildup over the cheese melter.

23-03-4

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled build up on floor mixer head. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink on the cooks line filled with pasta baskets. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile on cooks line holding water.

36-17-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line. **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease dripping from the bottom of the hood filters over the cooking area. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers in dry storage without labels and product removed from original packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 soiled ceiling vents over the dish area.

36-34-5

May 22, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food

FL-47

Sep 26, 2022

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaner containing toxic chemical stored on top of dishmachine. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stacked together on prep table shelf with water droplets inside.

24-08-4

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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 Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 University Park?

Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the University Park average of 86.

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 three 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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