Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace
Last inspected:
5515 E Fowler Ave, Temple Terrace, FL 33617Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace has accumulated 138 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no outstanding fines. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of warnings followed by compliance callbacks, particularly in 2023 and 2024, with violations centering on clean utensils, ventilation, and time-temperature controls.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace: Full Inspection History — DBPR (27)
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 5 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 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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Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace last inspected?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 16, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace had?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace has had 27 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace find?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace was most recently inspected on December 16, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace ever been shut down?
- No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Temple Terrace has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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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