Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

25298 SIERRA CENTER BLVD · LUTZ · Hillsborough County · FL 33559

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 12, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3411160
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8570929
DBPR license3918992

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#5High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -1 dented can of white kidney beans not segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator segregated can

Stop Sale
#6High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed dishwasher change gloves with no handwashing after handling dirty dishes immediately start putting away clean dishes. Discussed proper handwashing with manager on duty.

#7High Priority14-15-4

High Priority – Nonfood-grade spray bottle used for food storage – direct contact with food. -Cooking oil kept in non-food grade spray bottle on cook line

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bread hot holding unit in Togo area soiled with food debris

#9Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Provided operator with DBPR HR-5022-090

Basic 4

#1Basic08B-20-4

Basic – Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. -1 dented can of white kidney beans not segregated from food to be served to the public. Operator segregated can. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. -Hotel pans on drying rack next to dry storage stacked while wet and not inverted for drying.

#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. -Catering boxes stored on floor of Togo area Operator properly stored boxes **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -Hand washing station on cook line next to Togo area leaking from pipe below sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:55 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
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 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.