Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

9231 W FLAGLER ST · MIAMI · Dade County · FL 33172

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 3, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3572465
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10732145
DBPR license2334431

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate17 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical19 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

19 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#18High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sink and surface cleaner sanitizer bucket tested at 848ppm, exceeded proper concentration levels. operator changed solution and was tested at 242ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside handsink. operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 17

#1Basic06-09-1

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. As per operator, salmon bags were taken out of the freezer couple of hours before inspection. Operator opened the bags during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen prep area and cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing in some areas of establishment, like the cook line.

#4Basic08B-36-4

Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cut lemons next to hand wash sink in splash zone. operator moved the lemons to correct location. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Operator removed box from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic14-42-4

Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed above cook line. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer and reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on equipment door handle.

#9Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light bulb damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light bulb in hud system above cook line.

#10Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster.

#11Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to hand sink in cook area.

#12Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters above grill soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#13Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. operator removed all old labels. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#15Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in front of walk in cooler next to trash can.

#16Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.

#17Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with oil with no label as well as container with flour with no label. Operator placed labels on containers. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.