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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL #6028

2370 SW COLLEGE RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 28, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3485657
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8834425
DBPR license5202438

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#13High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. "Y" connector at mop sink is missing vacuum breaker on the non-chemical side of the "Y" connector.

Intermediate 3

#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by cart at front cooking line near stove.

#15Intermediate22-56-4

Intermediate – Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishmachine temp 153F **Warning**

Warning
#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle not properly labeled with identifying contents ( sanitizer ). Manager removed spray bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Top back surface of ice bin at server station has accumulation o mold like substance

#2Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (wing breading ). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Rubber boots stored on top of soft drink syrup boxes

#4Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Clean stacked Equipment (metal bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting.

#5Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. standing water on floor in back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tile by fryer with standing water **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Salt crystals for water softener stored on floor in back storage room.

#8Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up around door of walk-in-freezer.

#9Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Cinnamon container with no cover in dry goods storage area. Manager removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#10Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce ( strawberries ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( strawberry mix ) in walk in cooler. Two bags of onions stored on clean ware rack.

#11Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor at bar. Manager place bucket on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#12Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of food removed (wing breading ) from original container not labeled with name of contents. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:45 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
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.