CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
160 CYPRESS EDGE PKWY, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386.246.9839
Last inspected Jan 7, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above on line; Cheese 56F. Cheese was above fill line. Person in charge moved cheese.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2017039384 | Aug 11, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 7, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Above on line; Cheese 56F. Cheese was above fill line. Person in charge moved cheese.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside of ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used in balsamic dressing. Person in charge discarded soufflé cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cook line; microwave handle is soiled. Person in charge cleaned.
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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. Whole salmon and Branzino thawing in sealed bags. Still frozen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag and food on prep table. Person in charge removed both items.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Oil under fryers. Floor in dry storage and soda boxes is soiled.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between pack table. Person in charge removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water is 95F. Person in charge emptied water.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All gaskets on cook line are soiled. Hoods are soiled.
Stored food not covered. Eggplant not covered. Person in charge covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar need labels, person in charge labeled.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cook line; GOAT cheese 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge person had just cut it. Placed on time control.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream in walk in cooler not dated. Person in charge dated.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer is soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in front hand washing sink. Person in charge removed pitcher.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in top corner of ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Some clean dishes wet nesting on clean dish rack.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on back and front lines. Person in charge squeegeed water up.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in both top loading reach in coolers on cook line.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At bar; ice scoop on top of ice cooler. In kitchen ice bucket face up on cart. Person in charge removed both.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 1st reach in cooler on cook line are soiled.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in dish room is leaking from pipe onto floor.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on black hose at prep.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has old food debris. Person in charge cleaned slicer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front; hand washing sink blocked by cutting board. Person in charge removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dish room. Person in charge labeled.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Covered drink on front prep table. Person in charge removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean combos on dish rack.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease on floor behind fryers.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives in between equipment. Person in charge removed all knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Several pairs hanging from equipment. Person in charge removed all.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand washing sink in back. Person in charge replaced.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on salt, flour are soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers are soiled with food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish room and behind 3CS has black mold like substance on it.
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine only reaches 164.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. End of cookline; mushrooms 45F, meat sauce 52F, Alfredo 50F, marinara 52F, goat cheese 55F, tomatoes 67F; ( - Cold Holding). Items placed in cooler at 11am. Placed on time control until cooler can be repaired.
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine only reaches 164.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw seafood in drawers. Per person in charge coolers were worked on this am and repair person put into drawer wrong. Person in charge put chicken on bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. End of cookline; mushrooms 45F, meat sauce 52F, Alfredo 50F, marinara 52F, goat cheese 55F, tomatoes 67F; ( - Cold Holding). Items placed in cooler at 11am. Placed on time control until cooler can be repaired.
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. Missing on lemon butter. Person in charge time stamped.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy cream not dated. Opened yesterday. Person in charge dated.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar. Person in charge labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cookline; cup used to scoop salt. Also in flour. Person in charge removed both.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed serve set full ice bucket on floor. He placed bucket in dish.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. A pair of tongs hanging from equipment. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dessert drawers have black/mold like substance on them.
Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Chemical tubing has black/mold like substance in all tubes.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered in reach in freezer. Flour not covered. Person in charge covered both.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour/sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled both.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Boxes blocking back door. Person in charge moved boxes.
Feb 15, 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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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in hand washing sinks on cookline. Person in charge removed items.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At bar. Person in charge emptied.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled. Person in charge cleaned microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing in men's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on all drawers are soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop not hanging up to dry. Person in charge hung to dry.
Aug 24, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In station 1 cooler; Goat cheese 50F, meatballs 52F, Alfredo, marinara, meat sauce 52F; ( - Cold Holding) In walk in cooler; Steak, chicken, butter, pork, scallops, fish 44F,; ( - Cold Holding). Items in cooler 2 hours. Person in charge called company who's on their way.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara 108F, chicken soup 120F both reheated to 165F; ( - Reheating)
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Several unlabeled spray bottles. Person in charge had labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in breader. Person in charge moved cup and discarded.
Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach behind soda boxes. Person in charge disposed of.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on front prep table. Personal food in walk in cooler. Person in charge moved all.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor behind cookline is soiled.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. 2 ice buckets on floor at front of kitchen.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Several knives in between front cooler and wall. Person in charge removed all.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Pairs of tongs hanging from front of cookline. Person in charge removed all.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing to left of cookline.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Door blocked by empty boxes. Person in charge moved boxes.
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