CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
2106 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.755.7712
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 14 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in a walk in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023072578 | Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 25, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2016029622 | Jun 15, 2016 | Jul 19, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. observed at soup station chicken soup,pasta and sausage soup time marked out at 2:52pm. Time observed 3:20pm. person in charge voluntarily discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. See stop sale.observed at soup station chicken soup,pasta and sausage soup time marked out at 2:52pm. Time observed 3:20pm. person in charge voluntarily discarded items..
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front kitchen area 2 sinks.Person in charge filled paper towels.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.observed interior of dishwasher soiled with mold like substance.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed on front cooks line wrist ban on wrist.Person in charge had employee remove and wash hands.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on front cooks line.employee put on guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back kitchen area and walk-in cooler standing water on floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Priority: Basic
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid
Water draining onto floor surface in front kitchen area handwashing sink.
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line chicken (52F - Cold Holding); cream dessert (50F - Cold Holding); veg cream sauce (51F - Cold Holding); crab cakes (49F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated that all had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 30 minutes and placed all in walk-in cooler.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.observed in front kitchen area paint chipping from air vent.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in back kitchen area standing water on floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on dish washing machine curtain soiled with mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.observed bulk sugar container not labeled Person in charge labeled food container.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cheese sticks (49F - Cold Holding); marinara (48F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated that both products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour.Person in charge placed ice bags on product.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest on rack. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge separated.
Floor area in walk-in cooler and in front of walk-in cooler door.covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hoods soiled with grease.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. c 29-19-4 Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Apr 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. cumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest on rack. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. ter. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on beard guard,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean cloves. Employee started to portion cooked pasta. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard pasta,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on beard guard,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean cloves. Employee started to portion cooked pasta. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard pasta,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned slicer.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line employee engaging in food preparation with multiple non smooth rings.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen are employee cutting unwashed cherrie tomatoes. Person in charge had him discarded cut tomatoes and washed the uncut tomatoes.
Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building. Person in charge cleaned area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in front kitchen are employee cutting unwashed cherrie tomatoes. Person in charge had him discarded cut tomatoes and washed the uncut tomatoes.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Seafood over cooked Vegetables and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Seafood.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Observed in waitstaff area cut limes not covered. Person in charge covered limes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Mar 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen Ravioli Pasta (78F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour. Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Told Person in charge he had 3 hours to get past to 41°F. The Person in charge voluntarily discarded and stated it was a quality issue.
Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Person in charge had employee clean around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under Handwashing sink in front kitchen area across from salad make station. Person in charge called for repair. Person in charge cleaned up water on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stored food not covered. Observed in dry storage area flour and ground Pepper not covered. Person in charge cover both items.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed in back kitchen area,employee returned from restroom,put on clean gloves, grabbed a clean plate touching food contact and failed to wash hands after returning from restroom. Educated Person in charge on Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee placed soiled plate in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food date marked with a 5 day shelf life. Person in charge stated the corporate plan is to cold hold in Reduced Oxygen Packages for 48 and if longer than 48 hours will remove from ROP.
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. Observed Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food date marked with a 5 day shelf life. Person in charge stated the corporate plan is to cold hold in Reduced Oxygen Packages for 48 and if longer than 48 hours will remove from ROP. Observed in main kitchen area
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the main kitchen area with dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on multiple employees engaged in food preparation in main kitchen area.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under Handwashing sink in front kitchen area across from salad make station. Person in charge called for repair.
Dec 28, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen with dust build up.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the front line kitchen hood filters.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the walls of the warewashing area.
Dec 27, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry storage area. Food was present. Observed approximately 1 rodent droppings on the floor of kitchen walkway. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on the floor of the bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Operator showed that they have had recent work done by EcoPest.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in a walk in cooler.
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 cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed a container of garlic in oil not time dated. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and labeled it appropriately.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator put more paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen with dust build up.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the front line kitchen hood filters.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the walls of the warewashing area.
Aug 22, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F - Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F - Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple rings and bracelets. Person in charge had employee remove all jewelry and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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