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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

2700 SE FEDERAL HWY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 16, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3356631
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8375891
DBPR license5301196

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 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

#8High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 small flying insect near hand wash sink and sanitizer bucket across from salad cooler, 2 on measuring pitcher. Operator washed, rinsed and sanitized pitcher.

#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pasta portions (50F – Cold Holding); cooked broccoli (48F – Cold Holding); fresh pasta (50F – Cold Holding) less than 4 hours in cook line drawers. Maintenance being conducted on refrigeration, product moved to walk-in freezer for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate31B-05-4

Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towels not dispensing at hand wash sink near walk-in freezer. Operator fixed towel feed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tiles missing. -above dish machine.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach on cove molding under single service shelves by expo line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -large amount of grease and food debris on cook line floors under equipment.

#4Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -multiple areas of restaurant with standing water and food debris where grout is missing.

#5Basic29-08-4

Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. -cold water handle broken off in women's restroom.

#6Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of salad cooler soiled. -ice cream freezer soiled, ice build up.

#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk salt, flour. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 20, 2026 12:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
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 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.