Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater
Last inspected:
2680 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater has accumulated 121 violations across 29 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines. Fire safety violations in 2018 included a blocked exit with delivery boxes and a fire extinguisher in the red zone, both corrected on-site. Employee health reporting violations (15 total) and hand washing issues (9) represent the most frequently cited compliance gaps.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
4.3
violations / inspection
4.3 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.14
violations / inspection
6.14 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022006447 | $200.00 | Jan 14, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 3--2022020934 | $200.00 | Mar 8, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. With boxes from food delivery **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Inspector: PIATT, PAUL
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Class K at front cook line
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 8 inspections20 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections26 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater last inspected?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater had?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater find?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater been fined?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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