CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
7620 N WICKHAM RD, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321.253.0991
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety observed stop sale raw calamari (44-48F - Cold Holding) operator stated that the items was prep and stored in the unit since yesterday morning.(10/29/23)
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022057452 | Aug 5, 2022 | Jan 11, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Dish washer area
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Use crack lid to cover sauce in walk in cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole I. Wall next to walk in cooler food and entry door to Cook line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labels it salt
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking raw shell eggs. Then applying gloves. Manager stop employee and told the employee to wash hand. Employee did wash hands and then applied gloves
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. The following items were prepared and packaged using ROP cook-chill on 09/14/25; [4 bags made in house Alfredo sauce and 1 bag of meat sauce ]. These items were observed in walk-in cooler/freezer on 09/17/25 more than 48 hrs after ROP cook- chill packaging based on production date labeled on packing. Operator does not have an Approved HAACP plan for ROP cook-chill at this time and per company policy conducts ROP cook-chill using 48-hour exception.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed dishwasher area hose bibb connecting with hose does not have vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep area cutting board in use is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar area had bag of wiping cloth stored in the sink. Manager removed plastic lids bag from sink
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple food storage containers lids are crack. Manager discarded lids
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer door
Single-service articles improperly stored. Plastic cups lids was store in employee bathroom. Manager removed plastic lids from bathroom
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. The following items were prepared and packaged using ROP cook-chill on 09/14/25; [4 bags made in house Alfredo sauce and 1 bag of meat sauce ]. These items were observed in walk-in cooler/freezer on 09/17/25 more than 48 hrs after ROP cook- chill packaging based on production date labeled on packing. Operator does not have an Approved HAACP plan for ROP cook-chill at this time and per company policy conducts ROP cook-chill using 48-hour exception.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Not labeled salt, sugar, and rice flower. Manager labeled containers
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed black cutting board on cookline
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discard containers lids that was crack or broken
Outside walk in cooler door gasket is soiled
Oct 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler soufflé cup in tomato cream soup use has a scoop with no handle. Operator discarded the cup.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed label and rewash the container in dishwasher machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle on cook line containing clear liquid ( water) not labeled water. Operator wrote water on spray bottle.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board at frying station having cutting grooves and soiled in the cutting grooves. Operator discarded
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile closer to walk in cooler is in disrepair tile is bulging down
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed walk in freezer door has ice buildup at the entrance of the door
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Hand Wash Sink at cook line sink was soiled. Operator
Observed ceiling vents next to 3 compartment sink is soiled with dust
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed outside walk in cooler interior wall is soiled with black like substance
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Operator stated that one of the condenser fans is or already going out. And it's dripping on the floor. The whole condenser getting replaced work order has been submitted
Oct 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Observed stop sale raw calamari (44-48F - Cold Holding) operator stated that the items was prep and stored in the unit since yesterday morning.(10/29/23)
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety observed stop sale raw calamari (44-48F - Cold Holding) operator stated that the items was prep and stored in the unit since yesterday morning.(10/29/23)
Observed Hand Wash Sink on cook line closer to salad station. Wasn't dispensing paper towel. Operator corrected
Observed desert station underneath reach in cooler interior bottom of the unit is soiled with food debris. Operator corrected
Observed squeeze bottle on cook line containing clear liquid ( vodka) not labeled. Operator corrected
Observed standing water in walk in cooler. Operator stated that one of the condenser fans is or already going out. And it's dripping on the floor. The whole condenser getting replaced work order has been submitted
Observed tongs hanging on the grill station handles. Operator corrected
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.