CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
1751 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice FL 34293 · 941-492-4390
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whipped butter cups at wait station held at 67F. Observed fresh chopped garlic and basil in oil at cooks line held at 77F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Salad side make Table: Gorgonzola cheese (56F - Cold Holding) 1cup; chicken tenders (57F - Cold Holding)2 lbs; squid (57F)5 lb bag; mozzarella sticks (58F - Cold Holding) 12 pc; chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding) 5lbs. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad side make Table: Gorgonzola cheese (56F - Cold Holding) 1cup; chicken tenders (57F - Cold Holding)2 lbs; squid (57F)5 lb bag; mozzarella sticks (58F - Cold Holding) 12 pc; chicken wings (58F - Cold Holding) 5lbs. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Observed operator checked gfi plug tripped operator fixed plug.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outdoor mop sink area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by trash can. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over cooks line with build up of mold-like substance and dust.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in co-gender employee bathroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Jun 9, 2026Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup without a handle used for scooping flour in dry storage. Operator removed cup.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed all bags of reduced oxygen packing cook and chill marinara sauce, soups in walk-in cooler with computer printed label cards that were illegible. Operator labeled and dated all.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whipped butter cups at wait station held at 67F. Observed fresh chopped garlic and basil in oil at cooks line held at 77F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter cups at wait station held at 67F. Observed fresh chopped garlic and basil in oil at cooks line held at 77F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter 2 quarts of marinara sauce, at cold side cooks line temperature 108°. Operator stated establishment had a brief power flux approximately two hours before and the hot holding unit had turned off. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
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 16 portions of reduced oxygen packing fish fully thawed still in packing. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee tossing bin of pasta with oil by counter next to dishwasher area without hair restraints.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed 4 bags of reduced oxygen packing cook and chill marinara sauce in walk-in cooler with computer printed label cards that were illegible.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack at dishwasher area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout prep area and dishwasher area and wait staff area by kitchen entrance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and dirt on sides of equipment at cooks line and prep kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at clean pan rack at dishwasher area.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 5-28-24
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Observed some ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
May 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 pasta at soup station was not time marked correctly. Employee printed new time label.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at prep table soiled. Operator removed and washed can opener.
Handwash sink at wait station by kitchen entrance not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed floor fan in front of hand wash sink. Op removed floor fan.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed copy of license
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like substance.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No soap provided at handwash sink in mens room.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta a wait station is time marked but establishment does not have a complete written plan for Time as a Control sheet. Email operater Time as a Control sheet form HR5022-090 61C-4.101 FAC Repeat 9-18-23
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and hood at cooks line with buildup of grease.
Floor area covered with standing water at cooks line by door to prep area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelfs and tray storage area at wait stations with build of food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in Walk-in cooler with food to be served to customers. Observed operator move beverage.
Nov 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan
Sep 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority9 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken and beef on shelves above keg missing cap cover.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting bo through out kitchen soiled. Repeat 8-9-23
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator does not have test strips for Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area. Observed operator replace towels.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. No proof of Employee Health Agreement at time of inspection. Email operator Employee Health Agreement.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station at kitchen entrance.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over booth number 35 have signs of water damage and mold-like substance.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Rep 8-9-23
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen worn and no longer cleanable. Repeat 8-9-23
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain on cooks line under line equipment is blocked with old food and debris causing standing water with foul odor.
Aug 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board through kitchen soiled.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash by dishwasher area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.
Open dumpster lid. Repeat 1-10-23
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to food at cooks line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items stored on floor in outside storage shed and on floor at wait staff front line. Repeat 1-10-23
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