Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
52
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
By comparison, the average Venice facility scores 78, putting Carrabba's Italian Grill on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 5-28-24
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Observed some ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
82
May 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed pasta at soup station was not time marked correctly. Employee printed new time label. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at prep table soiled. Operator removed and washed can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink at wait station by kitchen entrance not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed floor fan in front of hand wash sink. Op removed floor fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed copy of license **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
61
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in mens room.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta a wait station is time marked but establishment does not have a complete written plan for Time as a Control sheet. Email operater Time as a Control sheet form HR5022-090 61C-4.101 FAC Repeat 9-18-23 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in Walk-in cooler with food to be served to customers. Observed operator move beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and hood at cooks line with buildup of grease.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water at cooks line by door to prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelfs and tray storage area at wait stations with build of food debris.
23-03-4
55
Nov 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Time Extended**
03G-48-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan **Time Extended**
03G-49-1
70
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
03G-48-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken and beef on shelves above keg missing cap cover. **Warning**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting bo through out kitchen soiled. Repeat 8-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator does not have test strips for Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area. Observed operator replace towels. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. No proof of Employee Health Agreement at time of inspection. Email operator Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan **Warning**
03G-49-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station at kitchen entrance. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over booth number 35 have signs of water damage and mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Rep 8-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen worn and no longer cleanable. Repeat 8-9-23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain on cooks line under line equipment is blocked with old food and debris causing standing water with foul odor. **Warning**
29-19-4
23
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board through kitchen soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash by dishwasher area.
24-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 1-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to food at cooks line.
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items stored on floor in outside storage shed and on floor at wait staff front line. Repeat 1-10-23 **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
67
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter next to liquid bottles and paper containers. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at wait staff station block with tray and case of creamers. Observed operator remove items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at dishwasher area and cooks line. Observed employee replace towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack by dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed water at dipper-well on cooks line was shut off. Observed employee turn water back on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster drain at bar area with mold-like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle paper bowl as scoop in spice bin at dry storage area. Observed operator remove bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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 5, 2026. The public record contains 10 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 Venice?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 78.
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 five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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