Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Closed

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

1205 TOWNSGATE · PLANT CITY · Hillsborough County · FL 33563

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 9, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3307165
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8215391
DBPR license3916142

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 9, 2023
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 11, 2023
Record basisDBPR daily inspection feed

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 5 live roaches along wall behind dish machine **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food build up stored on shelves of cookline ovens and grill tops **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal pans stored on hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 7

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at dish storage area Corrected -observed employee invert **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches along wall on cookline next to fryers Observed approximately 11 dead roaches on wall behind dish machine **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed cooler door at bar broken **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up along floors and between equipment on cookline Observed old food build up along gaskets of reachin coolers on cookline **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cups and dinner napkins stored on floor in service station near the catering pick up door Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar with no label in service area Corrected-observed employee label **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:52 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.