Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

1751 S TAMIAMI TRAIL · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 15, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3755779
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13821146
DBPR license6805557

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Salad side make Table: Gorgonzola cheese (56F – Cold Holding) 1cup; chicken tenders (57F – Cold Holding)2 lbs; squid (57F)5 lb bag; mozzarella sticks (58F – Cold Holding) 12 pc; chicken wings (58F – Cold Holding) 5lbs. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad side make Table: Gorgonzola cheese (56F – Cold Holding) 1cup; chicken tenders (57F – Cold Holding)2 lbs; squid (57F)5 lb bag; mozzarella sticks (58F – Cold Holding) 12 pc; chicken wings (58F – Cold Holding) 5lbs. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Observed operator checked gfi plug tripped operator fixed plug. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at outdoor mop sink area. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at end of cooks line blocked by trash can. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents over cooks line with build up of mold-like substance and dust. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic32-12-6

Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in co-gender employee bathroom. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 2:41 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 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.