Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota
Last inspected:
1940 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota has recorded 20 inspections with 140 total violations since records began, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations in at least 4 of the last 6 routine inspections, handwashing procedure violations cited in at least 3 inspections, and approved food source violations appearing in 5 inspections. Management awareness violations were documented in the most recent three inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on November 3, 2025 was completed with no further action required, though it documented 16 violations including two high-priority findings for management awareness and proper cooking temperatures.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota last inspected?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Approved food source, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota had?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota find?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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