Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Apr 3, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Carrabba's Italian Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. Carrabba's Italian Grill was last inspected on Apr 3, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Ice buildup in walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Winter Haven restaurants, the typical score is 88; Carrabba's Italian Grill is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the cooks on cook line , cook placed on hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized microwave oven with sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed label **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
86
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bagged items on top of the cook line next touching the plates used for orders. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the cooks on cook line Cook placed on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of pasta on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bar **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink by server station. Operator cleaned out sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pink sweater on top of bread boxes. Employee removed sweater. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line
22-16-4
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese in reach cooler 45F. Operator removed cheese and placed in lower area of reach in cooler to correct temperature. checked temp at 12:29pm - 44F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed paper towels where paper towels can dispense. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/ food storage. Operator removed employees cup from dry storage food area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line by left entrance door. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line top of reach in freezer by left entrance door.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. At the bar
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Vanilla Ice cream in the freezer not covered. Operator covered ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
Jul 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Above grill **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
90
Sep 18, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife removed from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on grill seasoning in back kitchen removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights out at grill cook line.
36-62-4
Basic - Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
74
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over single cups in dry storage by back door. Employee removed sterno to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area in cook line. Operator replaced cutting boards on site. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. On cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled container on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed bags of shrimp being thawed in three compartment sink. Waste water draining onto floor from leaking pipe and water flowing into floor drain 4 feet away in front of three compartment sink. Observed employees walking through the waste water. Manager removed shrimp and turned off water. Water was still leaking from faucet and manager put bucket in sink to catch the water. Observed 2 other prep sinks in establishment. Manager has plumber scheduled. Manager placed bucket in three compartment sink to catch water and the leak stopped and there is no water draining on floor. Manager cleaned sanitized floor in surrounding area.Tested dish machine and all functions and is sanitizing, so establishment has way to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
28-17-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can on cook line. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink. Observed wastewater leaking from piping underneath three compartment sink onto floor. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in limoncello syrup. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. On cook line far right side. Manager squeegeed floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fans. Observed debris under walk in cooler racks. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Cambro food transport container stored in employee bathroom. Manager removed and will clean and sanitize **Warning**
24-13-4
Basic - Observed knife stored in between make table and steam well. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by far right side of cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
50
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 Apr 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Haven average of 88.
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 four 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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