CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
5820 RED BUG LAKE RD, Winter Springs FL 32708 · 407.696.6600
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects at mop sink at rear door -12 small flying insects in woman's employee restroom -2 small flying insects at dish machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -right side of rear door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under and behind equipment in prep area
Hole in or other damage to wall. -gap left side of rear door
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -tile wall on far right side of cook line
Feb 12, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects at mop sink at rear door -12 small flying insects in woman's employee restroom -2 small flying insects at dish machine
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -right side of rear door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -drink on cook line prep table
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under and behind equipment in prep area
Hole in or other damage to wall. -gap left side of rear door
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -tile wall on far right side of cook line
Oct 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above dish machine damaged
Toilet leaking. -woman's employee restroom
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in warewashing area soled with mold like substance
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. -left side of bar
Oct 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -30 small flying insects at mop sink Mop sink located rear of establishments By rear door and employee restrooms -13 small flying insects under spray sink at dish machine -2 small flying insects on wall behind bread slicer in host section -1 small flying insect on shelf above soda fountain at host section host section and warewashing area share same room No evidence of small flying insects landing on food or food contact surfaces
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -minestrone soup ROP over 48 hours
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling above dish machine damaged
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
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. -minestrone soup
Toilet leaking. -woman's employee restroom
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in warewashing area soled with mold like substance
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. -left side of bar
May 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink next to appetizer and salad station had a green scrub and a spoon stored in the sink. Operator remove item from the sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed to go bowl with no handle use as scoop stored in cooked pasta. Operator removed to go bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above main kitchen dishwasher machine. Looks like water damage to ceiling
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in banquet public female bathroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food container stored on dry rack not properly air drying
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple lids containers stored in dry rack in dish area are crack or broken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed hand wash sink next to appetizer and salad station when the water on water drains directly to floor. Observed pipe is missing
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed in banquet area public male bathroom notice red bucket behind toilet filled with water. When flushing the toilet, water is leaking from back pipe in to red bucket
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -behind mixer
Dec 4, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -temp reading 158F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board throughout establishment
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -behind mixer
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes, containers stored on floor in back area
Dec 3, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -cannelloni beans
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -temp reading 158F
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (47F - Cold Holding); pic pac sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sugo rosa (48F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (48F - Cold Holding); alfredo (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); 3 cheese mushroom (48F - Cold Holding); lobster cream (48F - Cold Holding); minestrone (51F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (51F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic (49F - Cold Holding); anise (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); meat balls (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); house Caesar (46F - Cold Holding); Italian vinaigrette (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); Gorgonzola (48F - Cold Holding); Fontana cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Parmesan dressing (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta (45F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); spicy butter (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); lasagna (47F - Cold Holding); lasagna cheese (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); calamari (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); lemon butter (47F - Cold Holding); Marsala (48F - Cold Holding); Ricardo sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cream (46F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (47F); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ponodora (48F - Cold Holding) campagolo sauce (47 - Cold Holding);
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler: -lentil soup (47F - Cold Holding); marinara sauce (47F - Cold Holding); pic pac sauce (47F - Cold Holding); sugo rosa (48F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (48F - Cold Holding); alfredo (49F - Cold Holding); sausage (48F - Cold Holding); 3 cheese mushroom (48F - Cold Holding); lobster cream (48F - Cold Holding); minestrone (51F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (51F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic (49F - Cold Holding); anise (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (48F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (48F - Cold Holding); meat balls (48F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); house Caesar (46F - Cold Holding); Italian vinaigrette (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); Gorgonzola (48F - Cold Holding); Fontana cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Parmesan dressing (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta (45F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (47F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); spicy butter (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); lasagna (47F - Cold Holding); lasagna cheese (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (47F - Cold Holding); mahi (47F - Cold Holding); calamari (49F - Cold Holding); scallops (47F - Cold Holding); lemon butter (47F - Cold Holding); Marsala (48F - Cold Holding); Ricardo sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cream (46F - Cold Holding); whipping cream (47F); liquid egg (47F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); ponodora (48F - Cold Holding) campagolo sauce (47 - Cold Holding); longer than 4 hours, see stop sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board throughout establishment
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -behind mixer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of food containers
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go boxes, containers stored on floor in back area
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - milk (45F - Cold Holding); - butter (51F - Cold Holding) Small fridge in server station
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. - chicken wings. Email forms and guidelines to operator
No soap provided at handwash sink. - 3 hand wash sinks on main cook line
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. - mop station - loading area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water on main cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - corner below salad station
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - small mixer - cooler door opening at salad station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Stored food not covered. - water softener container left open
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - at dish machine line
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - in salad station
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. - ice cream cooler lid/handle
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - bar area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - below hand wash sink in salad station
Hole in or other damage to wall. - at base of wall in loading area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. - hand wash sink in bar area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hand wash sink in salad station
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - manager sent to rewash
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.