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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

1575 PALM BAY RD · PALM BAY · Brevard County · FL 32905

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3441630
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8730656
DBPR license1504757

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#10High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 5 lb artichoke can dent in top seam

Stop Sale
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. middle cooler-Vingarette 54 F – cold holding, made yesterday and has pasturized eggs as ingredient

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. middle cooler-Vingarette 54 F – cold holding; burratta 60 F – cold holding; cut tomatoes 58 F – cold holding; raw salmon 60 F – cold holding; raw scallops 60 F – cold holding; raw beef 60 F – cold holding; raw pork 60 F – cold holding; **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink on front line blocked by cart **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in back of house **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowl on bread proofing rack Pitchers on on top of ice machine **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep table

#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Mixer and mixer shaft heavily rusted. Gaskets torn in walk-in in cooler **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic35B-01-4

Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door next to dry storage

#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup around condenser of walk in cooler

#7Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil pan was 121 F. Employee placed pan in steam basin to reheat water **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets in reach in drawers, and walk in cooler heavily soiled with dust and food debris

#9Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in bucket

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 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
3 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 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.