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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

1285 US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3418009
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8601788
DBPR license4101291

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate8 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 2

#9High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

Stop Sale
#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Meatballs 51F Cooked pasta 51F Pesto 47F Stuffed mushrooms 47F **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Intermediate 1

#11Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Heavy whipping cream in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In black pepper bin in dry storage. Manager removed **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic23-24-4

Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1.Drawers on cooler on main cook line 2.splash guard on cook line is soiled

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Plastic bins in dish area

#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on cook line drawer **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. On front cook line and by speed rack near walk in cooler 2. Ceiling vents accumulating dust at servers area 3. Accumulation of trash on floor at bar in back corner near hand sink

#7Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In mussels. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hose leaking from handle at dish area

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:56 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
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 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.