Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

2680 GULF TO BAY BLVD · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3576685
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10747359
DBPR license6216761

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority03A-02-5

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**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#4Intermediate31A-09-4

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**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

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**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-39-4

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**

Corrective Action Taken

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.