CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL LLC
16525 POINTE VILLAGE DR, Lutz FL 33558 · 813-926-8212
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 18 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 5 observed in dish area on the wall under table to the left of dish machine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 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 — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Cook line 1/6 pan of cooked ditalini pasta not time marked. Manager added time
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to hose bibb. Black spray hose attached
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in server station has tea stains.
Cold water handle missing at hand sink on cook line.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy expired 2-1-2026
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Full pans in dish area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked full pan lids and container in dish area.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish drying racks have black mold like substance.
Observed missing pipe under prewash station at dish pit.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temp tested 4 times between 150F-153F discussed with management to use three compartment sink to sanitize dishes until fixed.
Sink and surface sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three comp sink sink and surface tested 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad area cooks line Cold holding: roccita cheese 48F cut tomatoes 48F manager moved to freezer 2nd temp 43F
Jul 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tested 3 times, max temp observed 156F.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at bar. Operator separated to dry
Jun 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 5 observed in dish area on the wall under table to the left of dish machine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
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. Tested 3 times, max temp observed 156F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed by hand sink on cookline. Operator placed label
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Glasses at bar. Operator separated to dry
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed parsley stored over ready to eat foods in walk in cooler, operator placed parsley on lower shelf.
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
Jul 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
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 production labels with use by date and time. Prep date and time are missing on all ROP soups and sauces in walk in cooler
May 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator
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 production labels with use by date and time. Prep date and time are missing on all ROP soups and sauces in walk in cooler
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. Observed Container with Sausage lentil soup had label saying use by Fri 5-24 with 5 day shelf life. stop sale 9 bags. Product was packaged on 5-19.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and began using tong to prep food no hand washing.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched cut lemons with bare hands no gloves on.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. DDBSSA not at proper requirements. Retested to DDBSSA 274
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. Noodles not labeled on front line. Employee placed time mark
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Butter sauce thawing in prep sink no running water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. DDBSSA was not At correct ppm employee remade to DDBSSA 274
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
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