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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

2106 W CORTEZ RD · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34207

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3346876
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8366136
DBPR license5104092

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 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 2

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F – Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F – Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F – Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F – Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of main kitchen. Cooked ground Beef (57F – Cold Holding); Beef Steak (59F – Cold Holding); Pork Steak (58F – Cold Holding); Ricotta (57F – Cold Holding); Mozzarella Cheese (53F – Cold Holding); Whole Cream (57F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (58F – Cold Holding) Person in charge called for repair and discarded all product. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in front kitchen area. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on cooks line in front kitchen area employee preparing food with multiple rings and bracelets. Person in charge had employee remove all jewelry and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen area hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 1:00 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.