CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
2106 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in reach in cooler on cooks line cheese sticks (49F – Cold Holding); marinara (48F – Cold Holding).Person in charge stated that both products had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1 hour.Person in charge placed ice bags on product. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.observed in back kitchen area food containers wet nest on rack. Person in charge separated to air dry. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Person in charge separated. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area in walk-in cooler and in front of walk-in cooler door .covered with standing water.Person in charge mopped.
33-19-4Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on pad around dumpster on north end of building.Person in charge cleaned up pad.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.Person in charge cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hoods soiled with grease.
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. c 29-19-4 Observed: Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed in front kitchen area under handwashing sink slow drain.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 22, 2026 7:23 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.