Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg

Last inspected:

3530 Tyrone Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33710

Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg has received 32 inspections dating back to at least 2016, accumulating 261 total violations—an average of 8.2 violations per inspection, more than 50 percent above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, the inspection record shows escalating enforcement pressure: on January 12, 2026, an inspector recommended an emergency order after documenting 26 violations including employee health reporting failures, improper procedures, toxic substance control breaches, shell stock requirement violations, and food contact surface contamination. A subsequent callback inspection on January 13, 2026 found the facility not in compliance with the emergency order, resulting in a formal non-compliance disposition. A disciplinary action resulted in a $400 fine. Recurring violations include food contact surface contamination and consumer advisory failures, which have appeared across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on July 31, 2023, when a portable fire extinguisher was found missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 yielded 8 violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

32Inspections
261Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 8.2 violations / inspection 8.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 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 St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2026003641 $400.00 Jan 12, 2026 Miami (Doral)

Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on cook line and emergency exit door are on the floor.

Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)

— 4 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections31 violations · 23 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections38 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections19 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 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
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg under active enforcement?
Records show 3 emergency order inspections between January 12, 2026 and January 13, 2026. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg last inspected?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg?
The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg had?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg find?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg been fined?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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