CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
9231 W FLAGLER ST, Miami FL 33172
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage back up at the bar when dishwasher was turned on. Technician arrived and fix it.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC return dusted at kitchen area over prep table.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, manager replaced it new board.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brush stored at unit by walk-in cooler entrance, manager removed it.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the corner of hood system on the back.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over rear small auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed at front line hood system.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sink and surface cleaner sanitizer bucket tested at 848ppm, exceeded proper concentration levels. operator changed solution and was tested at 242ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside handsink. operator removed sponge.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. As per operator, salmon bags were taken out of the freezer couple of hours before inspection. Operator opened the bags during the inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen prep area and cook line.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing in some areas of establishment, like the cook line.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cut lemons next to hand wash sink in splash zone. operator moved the lemons to correct location.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Operator removed box from the floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed above cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer and reach in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on equipment door handle.
Light bulb damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light bulb in hud system above cook line.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to hand sink in cook area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters above grill soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. operator removed all old labels.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in front of walk in cooler next to trash can.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with oil with no label as well as container with flour with no label. Operator placed labels on containers.
Nov 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored with ready to eat bread, staff relocated the bread to upper rack
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents/returns soiled at rear and front kitchen preparation area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table rear kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pots and pans not stored to dry at rack at kitchen line..
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed heavy grease accumulation at front kitchen hood.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing at front kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted walk in cooler fan covers.
Jun 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage back up at the bar when dishwasher was turned on. Technician arrived and fix it.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not properly protected. Operator placed towel over plates.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters by the grill with accumulated grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed inside the bucket.
Jun 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not protected properly. Operator inverted items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed wet cloth inside bucket.
Jun 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pasta spaghetti (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. Provided form to operator.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pasta spaghetti (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. Provided form to operator.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener by the walk in cooler soiled.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher-Kitchen (Temperature 121F) and Dishwasher-Bar (Temperature 142F) not working properly.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and sugar containers with no named label. Operator placed name on containers.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not protected properly. Operator inverted items.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor, operator stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed fries and chicken wings stored on the floor at the walk in freezer, operator removed and stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water. Operator placed items in hot water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.
Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface cleaner: 848ppm ), operator remade buckets at Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and surface cleaner: 700ppm ).
Observed employee cleaning knives with wet wiping cloths and not placing it in the 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Operator placed item to wash.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers. Operator removed.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed wet cloth inside bucket.
Feb 12, 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 soiled can opener blade. Operator sent can opener to clean.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded cutting board.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside Walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters over grill.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer by food on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled on shelf in dry storage. Operator labeled container.
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