CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
4829 South Florida Avenue
Lakeland, Florida, 33813
Polk County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 32-02-4:Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door. The door was closed. Door is not self closing.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Mac n cheese sauce, fries, and chicken on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
- 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Measuring device inaccurate.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Under the hood system above the Max Inducter. Station 1.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head on floor mixer is soiled.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Clear plastic pitcher inside the hand was sink on the pasta line. The pitcher was removed. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/5/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 47F Meatballs 46F Inside the reach in cooler at the center of the counter in the the kitchen. The kitchen manager put the product in an ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet. Hand washing sink next to the single prep sink in the back prep area.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fettuccine 60F Goat cheese 47F
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fettuccine 60F Goat cheese 47F Inside the cooler across from the cook line near the pasta station.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/11/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Back preparea. **Time Extended**
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At right hand sink on cook line by fryers Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-11: Not working. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/11/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/7/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
13
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager printed and posted Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-20-4:Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of artichokes in dry storage. Manager removed discarded can. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under ice well at bar. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On cook line Warning
- 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed loose floor drain in front of ice machine Warning
- 10-03-4:Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Warning
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed copy to manager and they printed and posted Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At Ice well at bar. Manager moved pipe Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly by mop sink, manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area Warning
- 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 container with pomodoro, marsala, and Alfredo sauces laking preparation stickers. Manager labeled product. Warning
- 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. At right hand sink on cook line by fryers Warning
- 03G-18-5:Intermediate - Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill packaged food. Rop Cook chill- Sugo Rosa, Marianara, Chicken soup, Sausage Lentil soup, Pic Pac Sauce, Pomodoro, Alfredo, Grill Base, Lemon Butter Sauce, Marsala Sauce. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/7/2023 revealed 13 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).