Clearwater, Pinellas County

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

2680 GULF TO BAY BLVD, Clearwater, FL 33759

FoodSeating
Latest violations
8
1 High Priority
Apr 28, 2026
City
Clearwater
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
17

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 28, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 24542714

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner spray bottle next to container of sugar packets in wait station in dining room . Spray bottle of cleaner near food containers at bar. Manager relocated spray bottles Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24542718

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris on white cutting board opposite front grill

31A-09-4

Detail 24542712

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Roll cart in front of hand wash sink in back kitchen and cook line area . Reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be accessible at all times . Carts relocated Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 24542717

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food . Employee removed watch Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 24542715

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board in back food prep area . Employee removed towels Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24542711

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish machine leaking on the floor and draining in floor drain when in use . Manager to schedule service this day

14-12-4

Detail 24542716

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Five plastic food containers in poor repair -chipped and cracked -stacked on shelf next to triple sink in main kitchen . Manager discarded containers Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24542713

Basic - White cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable with frayed ends and grooves opposite grill . Manager discarded cutting board Corrected On-Site

Jul 29, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 23912216

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - cut lettuce in left drawer of salad cooler 46 F - unit is in defrost . Temperatures taken this day . Manager placed in walk in cooler . Recheck 43 F - calamari 67 F in drawer of cooler under 2 hours . Manager voluntarily discarded food Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-10-4

Detail 23912215

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored next to juice and plates on shelf at bar . Manager relocated spray bottle of cleaner Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23912217

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep station soiled with food buildup in cracks. Manager discarded cutting board Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23912214

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in back cook line Manager discarded cutting board Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 23912218

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwashing area

Dec 19, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23437207

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front reach in cooler at cook line shredded mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); mozzarella slices (54F - Cold Holding); pasta sauce (52F - Cold Holding) Employee put ice on top and bottom of all items. ReTemp of all items 38 to 40 or below. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 23437209

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pans on floor rear cook line. All items moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23437210

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. White styrofoam cup on cook line cutting board? Employee moved during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23437208

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. During inspection observed employee cut romaine lettuce before washing. Discarded 2 heads of romaine cut leafy greens Educated Corrective Action Taken

Nov 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03B-01-6

Detail 23364273

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. lemon butter sauce 126f, reheat 167f, Corrected On-Site

May 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-02-5

Detail 22855493

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All labels missing date and time product was made. Machine malfunctioning. Repair called. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-07: Time Extended

May 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 22848320

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Chicken soup 1gallons made on Saturday 4/27/2024 Pomodoro 5 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Marinara 2 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Minestrone 3 gallons made on Monday 4/29/2024 Lobster cream 1 gallon made on Monday 4/29/2024 All items discarded. In ROP bags greater than 48 hours.

02C-02-5

Detail 22848319

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. All labels missing date and time product was made. Machine malfunctioning. Repair called.

03G-54-1

Detail 22848321

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Chicken soup 1gallons made on Saturday 4/27/2024 Pomodoro 5 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Marinara 2 gallons made on Sunday 4/28/2024 Minestrone 3 gallons made on Monday 4/29/2024 Lobster cream 1 gallon made on Monday 4/29/2024 All items discarded. In ROP bags greater than 48 hours.

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22370238

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage 48f, Ricardo sauce 45f, raw chicken parm 44f walk in cooler.

03B-01-6

Detail 22370239

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken holding 125f, cooked chicken holding 110f, items put on grill for reheat.

31B-03-4

Detail 22370237

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 22095385

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-39-4

Detail 22095386

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables ( lettuce ) not washed prior to preparation reviewed with manager

08B-17-4

Detail 22095387

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler - manager rearranged food Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 21202389

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar and flour buckets soiled. Discussed with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Time Extended

Jul 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 21196422

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 2 lbs pasta 47F cold hold, tomato cream sauce 1/2 gal 57F cold hold , marinara 57F cold home 2 gal, lemon sauce 55F 1qt, cheese sauce 1/2 gal 55F cold hold, cream sauce 1 gal 55F cold hold, 1/2 gal meat sauce 48F cold hold , ricotta 48F cold hold 3 lbs, cut veggies 1/2 gal 48F cold hold, moz 5 sl 55F, sausage meat sauce 1/2 gal 60F cold hold,Alfredo 52F cold hold 1/2 gal, tomato sauce1 qt 44,F cold hold, sausage sauce 1 gal 51F cold hold, stuffed sausage mushroom 87F cold hold, bread pudding 51F cold hold 11 pieces. Admin Complaint

36-22-4

Detail 21196421

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Standing water has loosened the tiles near the ice machine. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21196420

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar and flour buckets soiled. Discussed with operator. Warning

Mar 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 8, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 20915432

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ricotta salata 47F in cooler over night - manager discarded Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20915435

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed mushrooms 45F recheck 35 F , meatballs 49F recheck 35F in cooler at front line opposite alto sham - food moved walk in freezer , meat balls 52F/42° partially iced - manager placed ice on top of meatballs recheck 35 F ; cooked pasta 45-47F in cooler opposite alto sham at front line - pasta portioned and placed in walk in cooler ; ricotta salata 47F recheck 41F, burrata 51F recheck 40F , gorganzola 45F recheck 41F at salad station Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-11-4

Detail 20915437

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit at front line area

10-17-4

Detail 20915434

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At front line opposite grill

23-03-4

Detail 20915433

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavily soiled gaskets in cooler below register in bar area

25-05-4

Detail 20915436

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of plastic ware and to go lids stored on floor in expo area Repeat Violation

Feb 25, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 20884833

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked pasta at 48F to 52F in reach in cooler drawer opposite stove overnight and no temperatures taken this day- manager discarded Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 20884836

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta 48F /52F in reach in cooler drawer opposite stove overnight no temperatures taken this day - see stop sale - manager discarded pasted , pomadora sauce 48° , cut tomatoes 48° recheck 41F , mozzerella cheese 60° recheck 49F , cooked mushroom 59° , on top cold holding unit opposite stove - placed in cooling unit previous hour from walk in cooler that has an ambient temperature reading of 36F - foods moved to freezer for quick chill down; 52° meatballs , 49° cut cabbage in salad station area - prepped previous day moved to freezer for quick chill down Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 20884837

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice cubes inside hand wash sink at bar -reviewed proper use of hand wash sink for washing hands only with manager

08B-39-4

Detail 20884835

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables (potatoes) not washed prior to preparation.employee chopping potatoes without washing the potatoes first in back food prep area - discussed with manager and employee- employee then washed potatoes prior to chopping Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 20884834

Basic - Single-service articles ( plastic ware) improperly stored on floor under table in expo area

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20788672

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 live flies in dry food storage room. Approximately 10 live flies around and in back of onions in dry food storage room. 2 live flies next to ice machine. Bag of onions was taken outside. Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 20788673

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 10 live flies around and in bag of onions in dry food storage room. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20788668

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Top portion of reach-in cooler across stove tops: Homemade tomato sauce 54°F, meat sauce 52°F, Alfredo sauce 49°F, sliced mozzarella 52°F, tomato base sauce 52°F. Operator placed foods on ice. Sliding drawer reach-in cooler across grill: cooked noodles 47°F. Operator placed ice bags in cooler Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-02-5

Detail 20788671

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 can be determined. Butter on cook line being held on time with no time mark. Operator added time mark. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20788674

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line Warning

08B-20-4

Detail 20788669

Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Approximately 10 live flies around and in back of onions in dry food storage room. Operator discarded onions outside. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20788670

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of raw potatoes on floor of dry food storage room. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 20788675

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Raw scallions being cut without being washed. Warning