CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
2680 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater FL 33759 · 727-712-0844
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 13 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. Cooked sausage 48f, Ricardo sauce 45f, raw chicken parm 44f walk in cooler.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022006447 | Jan 14, 2022 | Jun 2, 2022 | $200 |
| 3--2022020934 | Mar 8, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottle next to container of sugar packets in wait station in dining room. Spray bottle of cleaner near food containers at bar. Manager relocated spray bottles
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on white cutting board opposite front grill
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Roll cart in front of hand wash sink in back kitchen and cook line area. Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times. Carts relocated
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food. Employee removed watch
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back food prep area. Employee removed towels
Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish machine leaking on the floor and draining in floor drain when in use. Manager to schedule service this day
Utensils in poor condition. Five plastic food containers in poor repair -chipped and cracked -stacked on shelf next to triple sink in main kitchen. Manager discarded containers
White cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable with frayed ends and grooves opposite grill. Manager discarded cutting board
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce in left drawer of salad cooler 46 F - unit is in defrost. Temperatures taken this day. Manager placed in walk in cooler. Recheck 43 F - calamari 67 F in drawer of cooler under 2 hours. Manager voluntarily discarded food
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to juice and plates on shelf at bar. Manager relocated spray bottle of cleaner
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Manager discarded cutting board
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back cook line Manager discarded cutting board
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwashing area
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front reach in cooler at cook line shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella slices (54F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (52F - Cold Holding) Employee put ice on top and bottom of all items. ReTemp of all items 38 to 40 or below.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans on floor rear cook line. All items moved during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. White styrofoam cup on cook line cutting board? Employee moved during inspection.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed employee cut romaine lettuce before washing. Discarded 2 heads of romaine cut leafy greens Educated
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. lemon butter sauce 126f, reheat 167f,
May 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All labels missing date and time product was made. Machine malfunctioning. Repair called.
May 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken soup 1gallons made on Saturday 4/27/2024 Pomodoro 5 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Marinara 2 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Minestrone 3 gallons made on Monday 4/29/2024 Lobster cream 1 gallon made on Monday 4/29/2024 All items discarded. In ROP bags greater than 48 hours.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All labels missing date and time product was made. Machine malfunctioning. Repair called.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Chicken soup 1gallons made on Saturday 4/27/2024 Pomodoro 5 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Marinara 2 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Minestrone 3 gallons made on Monday 4/29/2024 Lobster cream 1 gallon made on Monday 4/29/2024 All items discarded. In ROP bags greater than 48 hours.
Oct 18, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 48f, Ricardo sauce 45f, raw chicken parm 44f walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken holding 125f, cooked chicken holding 110f, items put on grill for reheat.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep hand 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.