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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

5425 UNIVERSITY PKWY, University Park FL 34201 · 941.355.4116

Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats276
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5104471
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer blade guard with food debris.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink on the cook line without paper towels or signage. Operator stocked towels and ordered signs.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces and soups stored in the walk in cooler and not date marked. Operator dated all bags.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives stored in between equipment and boxes. Operator moved items.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener. Operator cleaned it.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed a set of shelves behind the bar with heavy rust holding food items.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the floor mixer with a soiled motor head.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 4 containers not labeled and similar products removed from original packaging.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the floor mixer with a soiled motor head.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease buildup over the cheese melter.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 ceiling tiles with dust accumulation in dish area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with a grease build up and beginning to drip above the grill on the cooks line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled build up on floor mixer head.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink on the cooks line filled with pasta baskets.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 3 soiled ceiling vents over the dish area.
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tile on cooks line holding water.
Basic/36-17-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink on cooks line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease dripping from the bottom of the hood filters over the cooking area.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 containers in dry storage without labels and product removed from original packaging.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site

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.