CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
12967 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 352.597.9805
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mashed Potatoes (127F - Hot Holding) in hot holding cabinet near conveyor belt oven. Employee started to reheat product.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021037738 | May 4, 2021 | Nov 17, 2021 | $400 |
| 3--2021020507 | Feb 9, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 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 20 bags of Pomodoro Sauce at 51F in bags zip tied close in containers in walk-in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
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 20 bags of Pomodoro Sauce at 51F in bags zip tied close in containers in walk-in cooler overnight. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mashed Potatoes (127F - Hot Holding) in hot holding cabinet near conveyor belt oven. Employee started to reheat product.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in employee bathroom in kitchen with water stains and paint chipping from ceiling. Ceiling vent soiled with a mold-like substance and dust. Discussed with operator.
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Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside at rear kitchen exit door near mop sink and walk-in cooler entrance.
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stuffed Mushrooms (49F - Cold Holding); Raviolis (50F - Cold Holding); Crab Cakes (49F - Cold Holding) in salad reach-in cooler across from turbo chef. Operator removed product for rapid cooling.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sink and surface sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets on cook line at a concentration of 848 ppm DDBSA and 2258 lactic acid. Operator diluted solution.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on cook line blocked with a bag of towels stored in the handwash sink. Operator removed.
May 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Unwashed bell peppers and other unwashed vegetables stored over ready-to-eat pasta and washed cut lettuce.
Nov 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mortadella (51F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); garlic butter (51F - Cold Holding); bulk garlic butter (48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at the end of the cook by the ice cream freezer. Operator moved to reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Items were placed in reach in cooler at 10:30am. Employee took temperatures at 10:30am and stated all items were below 41F. Operator has invoice for scheduled repair of cooler from 10/18/24
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer in prep area blade guard soiled
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits. Clean pan melted on the bottom on dry dish rack. Operator discard pan.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on dry dish rack
Dec 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over sauce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); scallops (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding); mahi (56F - Cold Holding); steak (56F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler in front of grill on cook line. No temperatures documented. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); shrimp (54F - Cold Holding); scallops (56F - Cold Holding); salmon (57F - Cold Holding); mahi (56F - Cold Holding); steak (56F - Cold Holding) in drawer reach in cooler in front of grill on cook line. No temperatures documented. See stop sale. Operator put in work order for cooler during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose attachment side
Equipment in poor repair. Drawer reach in cooler in front of grill in cook line area with ambient temperature of 59F
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -in walk in cooler raw chicken package hanging over cut lettuce bin, operator moved. No contamination observed.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sink and surface cleaner used behind bar in three compartment sink reading 1130/3010, highest acceptable ppm 700/1875. Operator corrected to 700/1875
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In dish room drying rack hotel pans stacked without being air dried. Operator re washed dishes.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk in cooler floor -prep area floor -cook line area floor
Missing drain plug at both smaller 4 yard dumpsters.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
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.