CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
25298 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-261-2691
Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025060949 | May 21, 2025 | Sep 8, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Reach in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth Sink and Surface Sanitizer sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Server station: sanitizer bucket (Sink and Surface Sanitizer 170ppm)
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Approved Process Waiver not maintained at the food establishment. Establishment zip tied 3 bags of cooked chicken soup dated 4-2. And 3 bags of zip tied cooked chicken made the same day as the soup in walk in cooler. Not holding to 48hour requirement for ROP
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep hand sink. Manager refilled
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. Establishment zip tied 3 bags of cooked chicken soup dated 4-2. And 3 bags of zip tied cooked chicken made the same day as the soup in walk in cooler. Stop sale issued Not holding to 48hour requirement for ROP
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP frozen salmon in process of thawing in walk in cooler. Manager removed from packaging
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer gasket on cook line soiled with accumulated debris.
Reach in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth Sink and Surface Sanitizer sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Server station: sanitizer bucket (Sink and Surface Sanitizer 170ppm)
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dented cans present. See stop 1 can sale.casa diva artichokes can shelf rack kitchen manager removed from shelf
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked containers By dry storage area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus over ready to eat cooked noodles. Walk in cooler.
Jul 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Miguel Frasquillo 3-20-2020, Serv Safe expired in 3-20-2025
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. Rop cook chill held longer than 48 hours and no HACCP plan in place Chicken Soup packaged on 5-17-2025 at 12:54pm 11 gallons Pomodoro sauce packaged on 5-17-2025, at 12:53pm 8 gallons Sausage Lentil Soup packaged on 5-17-2025, at 12:52pm 2 gallons
May 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Miguel Frasquillo 3-20-2020, Serv Safe expired in 3-20-2025
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. Rop cook chill held longer than 48 hours and no HACCP plan in place Chicken Soup packaged on 5-17-2025 at 12:54pm 11 gallons Pomodoro sauce packaged on 5-17-2025, at 12:53pm 8 gallons Sausage Lentil Soup packaged on 5-17-2025, at 12:52pm 2 gallons
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Lattic acid ddbsa tested above the labels requirement tested at 849-1130 employees added water and remade solution to 700
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee employee added beard guard
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Stored on floor manager double bucketed at time of inspection
May 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in upper interior areas of unit.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white board on cookline, person in charge replaced board.
Stored food not covered. Observed tea urns with tea not covered in service station. Manager covered.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 dented can of white kidney beans not segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator segregated can
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 change gloves with no handwashing after handling dirty dishes immediately start putting away clean dishes. Discussed proper handwashing with manager on duty.
Nonfood-grade spray bottle used for food storage - direct contact with food. -Cooking oil kept in non-food grade spray bottle on cook line
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bread hot holding unit in Togo area soiled with food debris
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Provided operator with DBPR HR-5022-090
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -1 dented can of white kidney beans not segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator segregated can.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Hotel pans on drying rack next to dry storage stacked while wet and not inverted for drying.
Single-service articles improperly stored. -Catering boxes stored on floor of Togo area Operator properly stored boxes
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Hand washing station on cook line next to Togo area leaking from pipe below sink
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.