How many health inspections has CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL had?

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?

INFORMED CHOICE: Without consumer advisory, customers with compromised immune systems, elderly, pregnant women, and young children cannot make informed decisions about consuming raw or undercooked foods. Raw oysters carry Vibrio vulnificus (50% fatality in at-risk groups). Undercooked eggs carry Salmonella Enteritidis. Raw fish may contain Anisakis parasites. Provide written consumer advisory with: disclosure identifying menu items containing raw or undercooked animal foods (eggs, meat, fish, shellfish), and a reminder statement about increased risk of foodborne illness. Must be on menu, placard, or other conspicuous written format. Covers items like rare burgers, sushi, sunny-side-up eggs, raw oysters.

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

2501 UNIVERSITY DR, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL LLC · License: SEA1617917

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL in Coral Springs, FL has 29 inspections on record with 148 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

29Inspections

148Violations

1Closures

Data current as of June 4, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jun 4, 2019	Roach activity	11:56:00

Inspection History (29)

Jun 4, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Mar 6, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 27, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Apr 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Nov 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Dec 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Oct 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 24, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

May 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Aug 2, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 19, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jun 5, 2019 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jun 4, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

May 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 8, 2019 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Sep 5, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 1, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Mar 15, 2017 — Complaint Full· 16 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Dec 2, 2016 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL had?: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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