CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
2200 W INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY BLVD, Daytona Beach FL 32114 · 386.255.3344
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025032955 | Mar 6, 2025 | May 8, 2025 | $120 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -mashed potatoes 124f employee reheating
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board,stained/soiled manager discarded
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven soiled in prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters soiled over the oven
Objectionable odors on cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by soda boxes
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -panko
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -based boards soiled under 3 compartment sink
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. -emergency light hanging by wires in exit hallway by bathrooms
Sep 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting boards
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Tiles missing on wall in prep area
Ice buildup in back walk-in freezer. -small amount
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelves soiled in storage room -carts soiled
Sep 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler mozzarella 46f to 47f,Tcs sauce 46f,chicken 47f less than 4 hours -small cooler at Saute station marinara 57f,Tcs sauce 43-to 47 manager discard less than 4 hours -calamari 43f to 48f manager discarded -Tcs sauce 46f to 47f moved to another cooler Dessert cooler b. Cheese 48f,Tcs pesto 54f less than 4 hours,cheese cake 49f,Tcs dessert 49f less than 4 hours Tcs Mushrooms 54f manager discard less than 4 hours
Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. -calamari cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in hand sink at wait station
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting boards
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -pans
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -water on floor under hand sink handsink at wall on cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. -Tiles missing on wall in prep area
Ice buildup in back walk-in freezer. -small amount
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -lower shelves soiled in storage room -carts soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -room temperature hamburger,risotto
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -prep area
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. -floors soiled under prep tables
Mar 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flour containers
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. -Marsala sauce made on 3/3 at 12:22 - 50 hours Campanella made 3/3at 12:22,see stop sale
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -reach in cooler across from flat grill sauce with cream,cheese sauce,meat sauce,lobster sauce 50f to 51f,scallops 47f,shrimp 46f,chicken 44f to 47f,goat cheese 49f less than 4 hours -small cooler next to oven milk 46f,crab cake 46f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -large white cutting board
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cart in front of hand sink
Ice bath used for cooling,ice in bath melted.
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. -manager does not have access on computer
Drain cover(s) missing. -cookline and at mop sink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cookline and bar floor wet
Ice buildup walk-in freezer in storage area. -ice on boxes
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of flour containers
Single-service articles improperly stored. -box of foil pans on floor
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. -Marsala sauce made on 3/3 at 12:22 - 50 hours Campanella made 3/3at 12:22,see stop sale
Oct 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oct 21, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cheese 44f
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -preparing bread
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -small amount ice drop area
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Around soda nozzles at soda station
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. Lemon sauce butter 5 bags made 10/16 Oil,butter and vinager 8 bags made 10/18 Marinara 3 bags made 10/17
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -beef at room temperature
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by trash can near ice machine and behind bread station
Aug 13, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount
Aug 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler lagsna 45f -goat cheese 70f less than 4 hours placing it on time -grill base with cooked garlic 70f less than 4 hours -Lemon butter sauce 47f less than 4 hours -Mozzella cheese 54f less than 4 hours -bar milk 49 f manager discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Grill base with cooked garlic 125f, manager placed time stamp on product
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Small amount
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -small amount of water on floor, per manager from when they cooked pasta
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -wrong verbiage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood soiled with grease on cookline
Single-service articles improperly stored. -to go containers on floor in storage room
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. -Marsala sauce 3 bags manager discarded
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -spoons
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind prep table,prep area -behind 3 compartment sink
Jan 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter 60f manager voluntarily discarded
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling tile gride frame rusting
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse on shelf -Waitstation
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -deep grout lines on cookline
Hole in or other damage to wall. -under prep/next to stove in prep area -tiles falling of wall at mopsink
In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior flour salt storages containers -shelf area under soda machine soiled
Unnecessary items fryer and other items in storage area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind prep sink -bread station
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sink and surface 7.81 corrected to 4.8
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 158f corrected to 179f
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board soiled prep area and Cookline
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Cookline cart in front of handsink
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream cooler.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -grease build up top of stove -gasket soiled reach in cooler drawers -hood filter and hood soiled with grease above stove -exterior of bar coolers soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -veal, beef and chicken thaw at room temperature
Very slow draining water in drain under three-compartment sink at bar.
Wall tiles missing and/or in disrepair at Mopsink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Small amount of mold like substance on wall by dishmachine.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -pipe leaking to water treatment in water heater room
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -salt
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. -rear exit by bathrooms partial blocked by chairs
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. -emergency light hanging by wires by rear exit near bathrooms
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.