CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
1285 US HWY 1 · VERO BEACH · Indian River County · FL 32960
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Calimari
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pomodoro sauce (49F – Cold Holding) in service for 2 hours. Advised to rapid chill In cook line drawer. Spoon was blocking drawer and was not shut completely. Calamari 58f since 1030- found at 2:10. short ribs 46f. 2nd temp; calamari (49F – Cold Holding); short ribs (42F – Cold Holding) Manager discarded calimari **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer guard soiled in old food debris. Advised manger to clean **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Ceiling in dish pit and servers area has mold like substance on tiles. -Vents are soiled in dust.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board at salad station. Manager threw away **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack stored next to salad bowls **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4Basic – Light not functioning. 3 bulbs On hood
29-19-4Basic – Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine floor drain is slow draining
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:27 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.