CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
North Dale Mabry Highway
Tampa, Florida, 33614
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Located at dry storage shelf next to kitchen prep sink. Operator began separating equipment to air dry during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked lid located at bar area. Operator disposed of lid during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of artichokes.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside ovens are soiled in back kitchen area.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container inside Employee handwash sink on front line. Spoons inside Employee handwash sink at dish pit. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/13/2025 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/10/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
12
Total
15
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor beneath cook line grill. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On front cook line. Bar area. Employee removed drinks during time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On front cook line between Reach in cooler Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Located at bar area. Observed employee place in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Missing in recycling dumpster
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Educational packet with choking poster emailed to operator
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front cook line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container in front Reach in cooler of front line cook area Repeat Violation
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at front cook line adjacent to former pizza oven.
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. At Employee handwash sink on front service line. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil spray bottle on front cook line by grill Employee labeled Corrected On-Site
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Located beneath front service line with aluminum trays.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. To-go salads on front service line at 73F. Operator moved to Reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee handwash sink in dish pit. Employee removed metal rod, green scrub in sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/10/2024 revealed 15 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 12 basic).
Inspection on 6/13/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on cord in bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: 1 dead roach along wall in bar area adjacent to hand sink 3 dead roaches under fryers on cookline 2 dead roaches on wall adjacent to dish machine 3 dead roaches on floor under storage shelf in back kitchen adjacent to door to front cookline 1 dead roach along floor next to fryer 1 dead roach on floor under server expo station Observed operator discard, clean, and sanitize all areas **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks server station Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In bar and under cook line equipment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving soiled - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
- 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink slow draining in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Liquid dripping onto ground below reach in cooler on cook line cold side Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 by carbon dioxide tank 1 in dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: No flies at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. Spider in dry storage room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed no spiders at time of inspection **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 on bar top 1 by soda gun in bar 1 in beer cooler in bar 8 along cords in bar 6 on wall behind prep sink 3 on wall behind prep table 4 in dry storage Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: No live roaches at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Wall in bar, on clean equipment shelving rack Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed long wall in bar area 6 egg casings under fryer on cookline Observed operator discard, clean, and sanitized area under fryer **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/13/2024 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 6/12/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
11
Total
16
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 on cord in bar Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board with cut marks server station Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish area Warning
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In bar and under cook line equipment Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving soiled
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean pan rack Warning
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink slow draining in dish area Warning
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus and zucchini over cut vegetables in walk in cooler- began rearranging **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Liquid dripping onto ground below reach in cooler on cook line cold side Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 by carbon dioxide tank 1 in dish area Warning
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. Spider in dry storage room Warning
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 1 on bar top 1 by soda gun in bar 1 in beer cooler in bar 8 along cords in bar 6 on wall behind prep sink 3 on wall behind prep table 4 in dry storage Warning
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Wall in bar, on clean equipment shelving rack Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meat sauce 50F, lemon butter 55F, tomato sauce 54F, cheese sauce 50F, marinara 47F discussed with manager procedures when filling the line Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/12/2024 revealed 16 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 1/22/2024
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 1/22/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 1/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 29-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed leaking water from disposal sink by dish machine **Time Extended**
- 28-13-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: Observed raw sewage draining from dish machine when the machine was draining. management put in a work order during time of call back and maintenance will be there as soon as possible. Admin Complaint
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/18/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Frozen sauce in box on floor walk in freezer manager removed from floor Corrected On-Site Warning
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager. Warning
- 28-13-5:High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Draining from dish machine. Observed while draining the dish machine waste water leaks unto the ground. When the dish machine is running and in use the machine does not leak. Operator stated they drain the machine every 4 hours. Discussed with management to clean up the waste water and put a hotel pan Unser the machine to catch running water. Manager removed waste water and placed hotel pan under machine to catch water educated manager. Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding reach in cooler across from stove cooks line Cold holding: cook broccoli 52 f cook noodles 52 f raw shrimp 52 raw fish 54 f operator placed in freezer 2nd temp Reach in cooler across from fryer Cold holding: shrimp 45 f cream cheese sliders 46 f Corrected On-Site
- 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. Cut tomatoes not time marked employee determined time at 10 am **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. DDBSSA was too strong operator remade to 274 Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.at hand washing sink back by office operator restocked. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 5 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).