CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

Emerald Coast Parkway West
Florida, 32550
Walton County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8832026

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom door closer broken. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under shelves, cooking equipment.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle in product in some bulk dry goods. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pomodoro (43-47F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (45F - Cold Holding); soup (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Some product out of cooler for stocking line. Product moved to walk-in freezer for temperature recovery. Recheck 43.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing between red hose and splitter at mop sink. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8831449

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom closer broken, door does not close. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing between red hose and splitter at mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-23: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783509

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -employee restroom closer broken, door does not close. Warning
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -broken or missing tiles in cook line. Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under cook line equipment. Warning
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -in small black refrigerator in bread area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -lentil soup 44, meat sauce 44-45 in walk in cooler. Operator placed product in ice bath for temperature recovery. Recheck 41°. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. -missing between red hose and splitter at mop sink. Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. -milk in bar reach in cooler. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -cleaning brush in bar hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. -missing for new host and busser. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -per HACCP Plan and Process Waivers Report, Carrabbas has withdrawn their application for conducting cook-chill. Facility conducting cook chill process for soups, sauces. Warning

Inspection Date: 10/3/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8514640

  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under majority of equipment on cook line, dish machine, wait station. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -missing grout causing standing water and food debris in multiple areas of kitchen. -missing tiles creating standing water under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8513447

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. -extreme build up of debris inside dish machine.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -white cutting board across from charbroiler.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead on floor by expo shelves. -1 dead on cove molding outside electrical room door. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -sweatshirt and bag hanging on shelf with single service items. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floors soiled under majority of equipment on cook line, dish machine, wait station. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -missing grout causing standing water and food debris in multiple areas of kitchen. -missing tiles creating standing water under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -handle of salt scoop in product. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -both microwaves on cook line.
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -appetizer/pizza cooler.
  • 08B-74-1:Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. -on floor near dishroom. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -employee placed raw beef on grill, removed gloves, touched face and started to put on new gloves without washing hands. Advised. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on wall at back of booths between dining room and expo line. Manager removed. -1 live roach between wall and trim at end of front line nearest bar. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cut tomato (47F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (46F - Cold Holding); wings (46F - Cold Holding) in pizza cooler less than 4 hours. meatballs (60F - Cold Holding) less than 4 hours. Product stacked above load line. Operator removed some product. Repeat Violation
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -both hand wash sinks at cookline filled with utensils or covered with equipment. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8469156

  • 32-12-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -in employee restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. a'missing grout, loose cove molding holding standing water and food debris in multiple areas of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 32-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -employee restroom. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 47, raw calamari 45 less than 4 hours in cook line reach-in cooler drawers. Operator placed product on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-11: No calamari or chicken moved to app cooler yet today. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468934

  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. -in employee restroom.
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach in bottom of carton of ice cream in reach-in freezer on cook line. -3 dead roaches on shelves under expo station near single service items. Admin Complaint
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris -floors soiled under dish machine and equipment throughout facility.
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. a¿¿missing grout, loose cove molding holding standing water and food debris in multiple areas of kitchen.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -behind faucet of soiled prep sink.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -salt scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hand wash sink on left end of cook line soiled. -oven door handle, exterior of burner stove.
  • 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. -odor near floor drain at south end of cook line.
  • 32-17-4:Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. -employee restroom.
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -cambro of unwashed potatoes above washed cut lettuce in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -roasted tomatoes date marked 8-1. Product discarded.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on rinse gauge of dish machine. Admin Complaint
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. -dead roach in bottom of container of ice cream in cook line reach-in freezer. Operator discarded product.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 47, raw calamari 45 less than 4 hours in cook line reach-in cooler drawers. Operator placed product on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -pasta cooker.