CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
801 PROVIDENCE RD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813.657.8166
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
JAN 25
APR 25
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on left side cook line.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, manager discarded
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area
Equipment in poor repair. Broken containers, manager discarded
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restroom
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on clean dish shelf. Manager separated to dry.
Jul 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 28, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout through kitchen, prep and dish. Causing accumulated water and food buildup
Apr 24, 2025Call 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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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on left side cook line.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator zip tying and holding Alfredo sauce longer than 48hours. Cook chill: minestrone, Pomodoro, meat sauces in zip tied bags longer than 48 hours
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout through kitchen, prep and dish. Causing accumulated water and food buildup
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches on left side cook line.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator zip tying and holding Alfredo sauce longer than 48hours. Cook chill: minestrone, Pomodoro, meat sauces in zip tied bags longer than 48 hours
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles and missing grout through kitchen, prep and dish. Causing accumulated water and food buildup
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Minestrone packaged on 4-16 at 1:34 pm -16 bags Pomodoro packaged on 4-19 at 11:24am Meat sauce packaged on 4-16 at 6:34pm- 8 bags Alfredo packaged on 4-14- at 6:34pm- 9 bags. Stop sale issued
Jan 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at bar soiled with food buildup.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart at dish area. Manager moved cart.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At hand sink in storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed employee clean
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cup in bulk salt. Manager removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on single service items in storage area. Manager moved jackets.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed peppers stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. Manager moved peppers and stored correctly
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone in dish areas
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic wrap in sink
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water in three compartment sink
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.