DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

4675 Saint Johns Parkway
Sanford, Florida, 32771
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 6/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10852095

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -intake vents over rear prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor in disrepair. -walk-in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 29-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -plastic pipe leaking from Ecolab soap dispenser -water continuously flowing from triple sink, operator repaired Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: -plastic pipe leaking from Ecolab soap dispenser, operator states Ecolab has been contacted for repairs **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall to right of grill at end of cookline -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -underneath dishwasher Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: -operator states Ecolab has been contacted for repairs **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine in rear prep area -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area water 78F Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10744391

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -intake vents over rear prep area Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -large plastic container on shelf in dishwashing area, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor in disrepair. -walk-in freezer Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer underneath shelves Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -large plastic container of pomodoro sauce stored on the floor underneath prep sink, employee relocated to walk-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use spatula stored in cracks between side of grill and wall, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of dry goods containers soiled -walk-in cooler door/gasket -shelves below grill Warning
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -plastic pipe leaking from Ecolab soap dispenser -water continuously flowing from triple sink, operator repaired Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall to right of grill at end of cookline -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -underneath dishwasher Warning
  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -rigatoni cooked 5/31/2025 @ 11:36am and linguine cooked 6/2/2025 @ 11:52am, operated discarded Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked fettuccine 48-49F, per operator stored with reach-in cooler drawer partially open less than 4 hours, operator relocated to walk-in freezer to rapidly cool **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 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 area Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of ice machine in rear prep area -white cutting boards stained throughout kitchen Repeat Violation Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -unlabeled spray bottle stored in bar area, operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area water 78F Warning

Inspection Date: 1/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10749641

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee personal items stored above "store and pour" containers in bar area, operator removed Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath handwash sink in bar area
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -bar utensils stored in room temperature soda water, operator discarded soda water Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. -prepared garnishes stored uncovered on bar, operator covered Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -evidence of handwash sink in bar area used as a dump sink, food debris present -employee dumped soda water in handwash sink in bar area
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, operator restocked paper towels Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8724974

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents over rear prep area have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Hobart mixer cover cracked, operator states replacement cover has been ordered **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -cookline
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -large pasta container lids corners cracked
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -handwash sink at cookline across from fryers, provided handwashing signs **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris. -walk-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above prep table, behind Hobart mixer, has an accumulation of food debris -walls over handwash sink in cookline area -wall above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - 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 filling cannolis while touching the shell with his bare hands, operator immediately coached employee regarding correct procedure **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken stored over cooked beef short ribs in walk-in cooler, operator relocated cooked beef short ribs Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -handwash sink in rear prep area blocked by trash can, operator relocated Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in cookline area across from grill and handwash sink in employee unisex bathroom, operator installed paper towels Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -spray bottle hanging off round tray holder in service area, operator discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -handwash sink in rear prep area: water turned off, operator turned back on Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8552134

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling in dish room -vents in dry storage area 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. -open soda can on prep table
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of ice well, surrounding walls, drain, and floor under ice well soiled in carry out area Repeat Violation
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -sink in bar. Operator states work order has been submitted.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -on front cook line
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler door with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above sink in dish room is soiled where sink joins wall
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -meatballs 48F in reach in 2 hrs per operator. Moved to walk in cooler. cheese 48F, also 2 hrs, moved to walk in @2:10pm. At 3:24 pm meatballs 43F and cheese 42F Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346472

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust. - cookline
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon. See stop sale.
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - near pasta cooker
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - reach in freezer across from fryers - walk in freezer
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryers soiled with grease and grime
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. - opened bag of rice in dry storage area Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler door with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - elbow fitting at handsink in center of front line
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - raw shell eggs over washed produce in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken wings, 47F; meatballs, 47F; butter, 47F; cheese 45F; (cooler near fryer) -pasta 45F; mussels 44F; (cooler across from stove) - pasta 45F, cooler across from pasta cooker Butter43F second temperature reading, Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - ice discarded in server station hand sink
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - across from pizza oven 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.