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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

3530 TYRONE BLVD · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33710

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 13, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency Order Callback Not Complied
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3636549
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13610798
DBPR license6214459

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Line cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. I saw him change his gloves multiple times without Hans washing between. Discussed with line cook and manager that hands should be washed before putting on gloves and between glove changes. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: No hand wash violations observed this visit, no food prep going on this visit. **Time Extended**

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 12 live flies behind bar congregating around fly traps, landing on sinks and prep surfaces 1 live fly in kitchen under soda machine, not observed landing on food contact surface 4 live flies in dish pit area, near trash cans and under sink. 2 live flies in dry storage room near office 2 live flies in hallway outside of office near exit 1 live fly near 3 comp sink next to ice machine 8 live flies in bin of onions in kitchen, onions are unpeeled, not yet ready to eat. 3 live flies near stand mixer in kitchen, not observed landing on food contact surfaces Staff are in process of killing flies. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: 1 live fly behind bar 1 dead fly on deli reach in cooler on cook line. Operator killed and cleaned and sanitized areas. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Intermediate 3

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -stained cutting boards throughout kitchen and in cook line **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temping at 155F, machine says 180F for sanitize step. Operator has been directed to chemical sanitize in 3 compartment sink until dish machine is fixed. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Temping 154F this visit. **Time Extended**

#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink b dish pit hot water handle doesn't move and cold side temping at 75F. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Hot water handle can now move but can't turn fully off. Constant water running. **Time Extended**

Basic 5

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -plates on dish rack near dish pit not inverted – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired Feb 2025. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -plates on dish rack near dish pit stacked wet – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**

#4Basic22-08-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic14-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Multiple cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. – From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: **Time Extended**

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 15, 2026 7:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
2 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.