CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
2106 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34207
Cedar Hammock
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/16/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. cumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest on rack. Person in charge separated to air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. ter. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/16/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
- 29-38-4:Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line employee engaging in food preparation with multiple non smooth rings.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard. Corrected On-Site
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on beard guard,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean cloves. Employee started to portion cooked pasta. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard pasta,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen area employee put on beard guard,put on clean gloves and failed to wash hands before putting on clean cloves. Employee started to portion cooked pasta. Person in charge stopped employee and had employee discard pasta,remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area food slicer soiled with dried food particles. Person in charge cleaned slicer. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 9/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building. Person in charge cleaned area. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in front kitchen are employee cutting unwashed cherrie tomatoes. Person in charge had him discarded cut tomatoes and washed the uncut tomatoes. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in front kitchen are employee cutting unwashed cherrie tomatoes. Person in charge had him discarded cut tomatoes and washed the uncut tomatoes.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/20/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/17/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated to air dry. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in waitstaff area cut limes not covered. Person in charge covered limes. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Seafood over cooked Vegetables and cheese. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Seafood. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/17/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the pad around dumpster. Person in charge had employee clean around dumpster. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under Handwashing sink in front kitchen area across from salad make station. Person in charge called for repair. Person in charge cleaned up water on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in dry storage area flour and ground Pepper not covered. Person in charge cover both items. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen Ravioli Pasta (78F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour . Educated Person in charge on Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Told Person in charge he had 3 hours to get past to 41°F. The Person in charge voluntarily discarded and stated it was a quality issue. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 2/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the main kitchen area with dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food on multiple employees engaged in food preparation in main kitchen area.
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly under Handwashing sink in front kitchen area across from salad make station. Person in charge called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-11-4:High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed in back kitchen area ,employee returned from restroom ,put on clean gloves, grabbed a clean plate touching food contact and failed to wash hands after returning from restroom . Educated Person in charge on Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Employee placed soiled plate in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03G-09-5:Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Observed Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food date marked with a 5 day shelf life. Person in charge stated the corporate plan is to cold hold in Reduced Oxygen Packages for 48 and if longer than 48 hours will remove from ROP. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Observed Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food date marked with a 5 day shelf life. Person in charge stated the corporate plan is to cold hold in Reduced Oxygen Packages for 48 and if longer than 48 hours will remove from ROP. Observed in main kitchen area **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/28/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen with dust build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
- 33-12-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the front line kitchen hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the walls of the warewashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-28: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/28/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 12/27/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
9
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the kitchen with dust build up. Warning
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the front line kitchen hood filters. Warning
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the walls of the warewashing area. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings on the floor of the dry storage area. Food was present. Observed approximately 1 rodent droppings on the floor of kitchen walkway. Observed approximately 12 rodent droppings on the floor of the bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized the area. Operator showed that they have had recent work done by EcoPest. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Ricotta cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed food in a walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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 a container of garlic in oil not time dated. Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr and labeled it appropriately. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the warewashing hand wash sink. Operator put more paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/27/2023 revealed 9 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple rings and bracelets. Person in charge had employee remove all jewelry and wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F - Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F - Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F - Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F - Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F - Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F - Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F - Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).