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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

18600 NW 87 AVE · MIAMI LAKES · Dade County · FL 33015

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 10, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3575009
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID10813868
DBPR license2331446

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spinach (49F – Cold Holding); raw beef (49F – Cold Holding) cooked pasta (49F – Cold Holding), for less than 4 hours as per operator, operator placed under ice bag. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: At the time of callback inspection observed roasted tomatoes 59°F (cold holding), blue cheese 62°F (cold holding) for more than 4 hours as per operator. Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenWarningAdmin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 55F. Located at the front line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Observed reach in cooler with ambient temperature of 53F. Located at the front line. **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: Still observed **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic06-01-5

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed calamari and fish thawing at ambient temperature inside three compartment sink. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-04-10: At the time of callback inspection observed frozen raw beef thawing at room temperature inside prep sink at the front counter. **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.