CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
700 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.875.4411
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked plastic food containers stored on shelves near dish room at time of inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottles stored on cooks line. Operator labeled during inspection.
Mar 9, 2026Inspection 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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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored over single use items in server isle at time of inspection. Operator moved drink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled bottle of oil on cooks line at time of inspection Employee labeled during inspection.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on back of ice bin near ice drop site at time of inspection
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on ledge next to clean wine glasses near bar at time of inspection. Operator removed drinks during inspection.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed employee drink without lid or straw at time of insoection. Operator disposed of drink during inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator had employee move fry case to shelf during inspection.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves in walk in cooler at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil spray bottle not labeled on cooks line at time of inspection. Operator had employee label bottle during inspection.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are stained at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear food containers stored on shelves in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator moved containers to be re washed during inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean food pans stored on shelves in kitchen. Operator removed food containers to diah room to be washed during inspection.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Cutting boards stained in kitchen at time of inspection. Operator started replacing during inspection with new cutting boards. - Area around soda nozzles soiled at time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken plastic food container stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator disposed of broken container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk in cooler soiled with food debris at time of inspection.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottles stored in walk in freezer at time of inspection. Operator disposed of bottles.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on floor on cooks line. Operator moved during inspection.
Dec 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer in walk-in cooler off by approximately 8 degrees.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen are stained.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep room by cooler was blocked by garbage can. Employee moved during inspection
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in liquor closet. Operator labeled during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of ice machine soiled with a mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on plastic food containers on clean shelves near dishroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris and mold like substance on walk-in cooler shelves and shelf legs during inspection
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on multiple food containers on clean shelves. Operator removed labels and placed containers in dishroom to be rewashed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wash cloths on prep surface near entry to cooks line. Employee put towels in sani bucket.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dishwasher load dirty dishes into dish machine then stack clean dishes without washing hands
Presence of insects, or other pests. Observed 1 fly at beginning of inspection fly inside prep room then fly back out. Spider in old unused oven on cooks line.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Hose bib under three compartment sink no vacuum breaker
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Tested Sink and Surface at 1130ppm. Operator adjusted strength to 700ppm
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer in walk-in cooler off by 6 degrees
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink with wash cloth kept inside.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside ice machine. Operator started to clean during inspection
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. 2 employee drinks on shelves above prep tables in prep room
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf above prep table/sauce station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed dishes/pans on clean shelf wet
Equipment in poor repair. Door threshold to walk-in cooler is loose.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water at bar
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor behind equipment in kitchen and bar soiled
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven on cooks line with debris, rusty pan.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Women's bathroom and on front line. Operator hung signs during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up on table stand mixer
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Rusty hoods, shelves around dumpster/compactor
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed unfinished wall in back storage area
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Back prep room by steam kettle
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed 2 tanks kept in dry storage. Operator removed to outside back loading dock
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.