Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon

Last inspected:

801 Providence Rd, Brandon, FL 33511

Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon has 26 inspections on record spanning approximately 7 years, with 158 total violations averaging 6.1 per inspection—above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 2 consecutive inspections in April 2025, resulting in a warning and an administrative complaint recommendation. Toxic substance control violations were cited in 3 separate inspections between July 2024 and March 2026. A fire safety violation involving a missing portable fire extinguisher was documented in April 2019. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action with 4 violations cited, including issues with food contact surfaces, consumer advisory, and toxic substance control.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

27Inspections
164Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages

This Facility 6.1 violations / inspection 6.1 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg 5.68 violations / inspection 5.68 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg 0.26 closures / facility 0.26 county average

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only, at bar area and back door to kitchen.

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon last inspected?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon?
The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon are: Clean multi-use utensils, Time as control, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon had?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon find?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon was most recently inspected on August 28, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon ever been shut down?
No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Brandon has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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