CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
11435 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813.265.9844
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
JUN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 on bar top 1 by soda gun in bar 1 in beer cooler in bar 8 along cords in bar 6 on wall behind prep sink 3 on wall behind prep table 4 in dry storage
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024035421 | Jun 12, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $800 |
| 3--2024022235 | Jan 18, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 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
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards at the back kitchen prep line, discussed with manager the importance of smooth cleanable surfaces.
Food stored on floor. 1 case of apple juice stored on the floor in storage room close to dishwasher, manager had employee move the item to appropriate location.
Sep 8, 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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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of kidney beans. 1 dented can of artichoke quarters.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple Cutting boards on front line cook soiled. Inside of soda gun nozzles soiled at bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Small sauce dish stored inside Employee handwash sink in dish room. Manager relocated dish during time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle located at front line cook.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black-mold like substance on lid of ice machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple Cutting boards on front line cook with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Personal beverage on kitchen prep table adjacent to ovens. Manager relocated drink to an approved location during time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located on dry storage shelf adjacent to table top mixer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for meatballs in Walk in cooler cracked.
Food stored on floor. Box of fries and risotto on floor in Walk in freezer. Manager relocated all items to an approved location during time of inspection.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust or calcium that has pitted the surface. Calcium built-up inside ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on bar area Reach in coolers soiled with dirt. Water and carbonated water dispenser soiled on soda fountain, adjacent to dish room.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of artichokes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside ovens are soiled in back kitchen area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside Employee handwash sink on front line. Spoons inside Employee handwash sink at dish pit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage shelf next to kitchen prep sink. Operator began separating equipment to air dry during time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid located at bar area. Operator disposed of lid during time of inspection.
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Located beneath front service line with aluminum trays.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. To-go salads on front service line at 73F. Operator moved to Reach in cooler.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Employee removed metal rod, green scrub in sink.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cook line grill.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On front cook line. Bar area. Employee removed drinks during time of inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On front cook line between Reach in cooler Employee removed
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located at bar area. Observed employee place in sanitizer bucket
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing in recycling dumpster
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Educational packet with choking poster emailed to operator
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container in front Reach in cooler of front line cook area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at front cook line adjacent to former pizza oven.
Water draining onto floor surface. At Employee handwash sink on front service line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottle on front cook line by grill Employee labeled
Jun 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 by carbon dioxide tank 1 in dish area
Presence of insects or other pests. Spider in dry storage room
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 on bar top 1 by soda gun in bar 1 in beer cooler in bar 8 along cords in bar 6 on wall behind prep sink 3 on wall behind prep table 4 in dry storage
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Wall in bar, on clean equipment shelving rack
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on cord in bar
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks server station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In bar and under cook line equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving soiled
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink slow draining in dish area
Water draining onto floor surface. Liquid dripping onto ground below reach in cooler on cook line cold side
Jun 12, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 16 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 by carbon dioxide tank 1 in dish area
Presence of insects or other pests. Spider in dry storage room
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 on bar top 1 by soda gun in bar 1 in beer cooler in bar 8 along cords in bar 6 on wall behind prep sink 3 on wall behind prep table 4 in dry storage
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Wall in bar, on clean equipment shelving rack
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce 50F, lemon butter 55F, tomato sauce 54F, cheese sauce 50F, marinara 47F discussed with manager procedures when filling the line
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 on cord in bar
Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks server station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In bar and under cook line equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pan rack
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink slow draining in dish area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus and zucchini over cut vegetables in walk in cooler- began rearranging
Water draining onto floor surface. Liquid dripping onto ground below reach in cooler on cook line cold side
Jan 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager.
Jan 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line
Food stored on floor. Frozen sauce in box on floor walk in freezer manager removed from floor
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding reach in cooler across from stove cooks line Cold holding: cook broccoli 52 f cook noodles 52 f raw shrimp 52 raw fish 54 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp Reach in cooler across from fryer Cold holding: shrimp 45 f cream cheese sliders 46 f
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. Cut tomatoes not time marked employee determined time at 10 am
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. DDBSSA was too strong operator remade to 274
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at hand washing sink back by office operator restocked.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line.
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