CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL #6028
2370 SW COLLEGE RD, Ocala FL 34471 · 352.867.0240
Last inspected Feb 23, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: chicken soup (44F - Cooling). Manager stated the item was prepared the previous day.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled raw steak then proceeded to handle cooked chicken without washing hands. Manager had employee wash hands and change gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from fryer station: cheese (49F - Cold Holding); meatballs (45F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager had employee move items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table soiled with old food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pans stored in cook line hand washing sink. Manager removed pans during inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Paper towel dispensers at kitchen and cook line hand washing sinks not working properly. Manager provided paper towels at both hand washing sinks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to dispense Parmesan cheese on cook line. Manager discarded cup during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottle of water on prep counter next to cook line hand washing sink. Manager discarded bottle of water during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee apron stored on shelf above kitchen prep table. Manager removed apron during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on shelf across from wait station.
Food stored on floor. Case of salami stored on walk-in freezer floor. Manager placed salami on shelf.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored in wait station. Manager turned ice buckets over during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back of floor mixer across from walk-in cooler soiled with old food debris. Area around nozzles of wait station soda machine.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on counter next to salad prep area. Manager turned containers over during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in dish area.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Item stored in walk-in cooler: chicken soup (44F - Cooling). Manager stated the item was prepared the previous day.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Item stored in walk-in cooler: chicken soup (44F - Cooling). Manager stated the item was prepared the previous day.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in reach-in cooler across from fryers: meatballs (45F,46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated meatballs placed in cooler thirty minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed meatballs in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on cook line. Mixer head for mixer on kitchen prep table. Soda gun in bar area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in back of kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on dish room floor.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor underneath fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles on cook line, underneath fryers and back kitchen.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice buckets stored next to kitchen ice machine. Manager turned ice buckets over.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Manager placed tongs on grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cook line. Gasket for blast chiller next to walk-in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum to go pans on kitchen counter. Manager turned pans over.
Stored food not covered. Salt stored on kitchen shelf. Manager placed lid on salt.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cook line, 0 ppm. Manager changed water, 200 ppm.
Apr 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cart at front cooking line near stove.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine temp 153F
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer ). Manager removed spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top back surface of ice bin at server station has accumulation o mold like substance
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (wing breading ).
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Rubber boots stored on top of soft drink syrup boxes
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment (metal bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. standing water on floor in back kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tile by fryer with standing water
Food stored on floor. Salt crystals for water softener stored on floor in back storage room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door of walk-in-freezer.
Stored food not covered. Cinnamon container with no cover in dry goods storage area. Manager removed
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( strawberry mix ) in walk in cooler. Two bags of onions stored on clean ware rack.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at bar. Manager place bucket on shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (wing breading ) from original container not labeled with name of contents.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Side exit door blocked with boxes.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Lentil Soup (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken soup (50F - Cold Holding); lasagna (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following items and cold holding temperatures in the Walk-in Cooler: Lentil Soup (50F - Cold Holding); Chicken soup (50F - Cold Holding); lasagna (47F - Cold Holding)
Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. Establishment does not have any records of parasite destruction for seared salmon.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (Flour). Manager removed bowl from flour.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed cup on prep table on cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cookline where missing tiles are missing.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing and broken tiles on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in walk-in-freezer not covered.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (Flour) from original container not labelled with name of contents.
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room
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 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish ( salmon ) labeled indicating product to remain frozen until time of use not open or removed from package in walk-in-cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table on cook line. Employee discarded drink
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed cook on the cook line take a red pepper from the prep table and eat it.. Advised Manager and he spoke with cook.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket stored on top of mixer that had stirred mashed potatoes.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water near dishwash area and under clean ware rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around door of walk-in-freezer
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water at 125F. Mgr discarded water and placed scoop at dishwash area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee in food prep area wash hands, put on gloves then wipe hand on soiled trouser pocket and then handle cooking utensils.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Observed cutting board on cook line and prep table with mold like stains inn grooves. Manager removed cutting boards and replaced with new cutting boards
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back room
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in kitchen unisex bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cookline and prep area with grooves and stained in kitchen. Manager replaced with new cutting boards.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water outside area of mop sink. Employee cleaned up standing water
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in-freezer on shelves, boxes and around door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of microwave soiled with grease and food particles. Employee cleaned microwave inside and out.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed two boxes of single serve cups stored on floor in dry goods storage area. Manager placed both boxes on top shelf.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket.
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