CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
11902 SHELDON RD, Tampa FL 33626 · 813.920.3239
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
5 inspections trending up, 24 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 17 live roaches on wall behind prep table at back kitchen. 3 live roaches on water pipe behind prep sink at back kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall cove molding next to hot box at back kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024031857 | May 30, 2024 | Jul 8, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee grabbing raw chicken than switching gloves no hand washing. Management discussed handwashing with employee
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lemon stored in hand washing sink at bar. Employee removed lemon from sink
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small white cutting board has stains on cooks line. Chef discarded cutting board.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Garlic butter date marked on 04/25/25 but no date marks tracking for frozen and thawed in walk-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken lid covered raw chicken in walk-in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line. Operator moved to clean.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 17 live roaches on wall behind prep table at back kitchen. 3 live roaches on water pipe behind prep sink at back kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall cove molding next to hot box at back kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind ovens at back kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cracks between pieces of reach-in coolers and equipment soiled with accumulation of old food debris and grease at front cook line.
Ordered shut on the spot. 3 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 17 live roaches on wall behind prep table at back kitchen. 3 live roaches on water pipe behind prep sink at back kitchen. 2 live roaches on wall cove molding next to hot box at back kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor behind ovens at back kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cracks between pieces of reach-in coolers and equipment soiled with accumulation of old food debris and grease at front cook line.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Had a discussion with operator about employee reporting agreement. Emailed operator updated education packet with reporting agreement. Manager had employee sign reporting agreement.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
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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. Ran hot water dish machine multiple times, temped 126-127F, less than 160F. Operator set up three compartment sink and called dish machine repair area.
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 employee handled soiled dishes, then handled cleaned dishes in dish machine without wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked chicken wing 44 F in reach-in cooler. Employee placed on ice, temp 40 F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of marinara (110F - Hot Holding) stored on counter top at cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sink at dish washing area.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta Salata cheese 67 F on cook line. Manager moved into reach-in cooler.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink.
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