Lady Lake, Lake County

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

650 US HWY 441 N, Lady Lake, FL 32159

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
3 High Priority
May 6, 2026
City
Lady Lake
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 6, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-14-5

Detail 24559622

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw chicken stored behind spinach balls. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24559623

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Calamari 49f. Less than 4 hours, manager discarded. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24559621

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. -Butter at wait station. -Salad on cook line. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-36-4

Detail 24559627

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Dish area. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24559625

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Mixer head flaking paint off. Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24559620

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Cook line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24559624

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -In kitchen. -Walk in freezer. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24559626

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Top oven. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24559618

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Left hand sink on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24559619

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Shelving under hand sink on cook line. -Under grill. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 24559628

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -2 bags Grill baste prepped 05/01, still in bag. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-17-5

Detail 24193559

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under 6 burner. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 24193561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice cream freezer on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

10-07-4

Detail 24193562

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Knives and spatulas in 104f. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24193560

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Left side of cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Time Extended

Nov 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 15Total: 22

01B-13-4

Detail 24176012

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Alfredo 10/31. 13 gallons. -Chicken soup 10/31. 20 gallons. -Lentil soup 11/01. 11 gallons. -Beef base 10/31. 10 gallons. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24176011

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Chicken 47f. Over 4 hours. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24176003

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Chicken 47f. Over 4 hours. -Butter 67f. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24176017

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Icy hot over prep table. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24176020

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Exterior of warming pan. -White cutting board on cook line. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24176006

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -At wait station. -Masher in rear hand sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 24176008

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -Salads, Butter. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 24176021

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Oven door handle. -Oven knobs. Warning

24-06-4

Detail 24176019

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Clean racks and bowls at ware wash. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 24176013

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Sweater stored on boxes of sauce. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-10-4

Detail 24176015

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Plastic rack holding forks and knives. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 24176014

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Cook line. -Under cook line equipment. -Floor drain under ice machine. -Dry storage. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24176000

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under 6 burner. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 24176018

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Ice cream freezer on line. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24176004

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Knives and spatulas in 104f. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24176007

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Left side of cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24176005

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under all cook line equipment. -Exterior of ovens. -Exterior of bread slicer at wait station. -Exterior of flour bin. Warning

21-44-1

Detail 24176010

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored by slicer at wait station. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 24176016

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Warning

03G-54-1

Detail 24176001

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. -Alfredo 10/31. 13 gallons. -Chicken soup 10/31. 20 gallons. -Lentil soup 11/01. 11 gallons. -Beef base 10/31. 10 gallons. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24176009

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning

21-38-4

Detail 24176002

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. -On cook line. Warning

Apr 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 23731412

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade. -White cutting board in rear prep.

12B-07-4

Detail 23731405

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Employee drink on soda syrup box. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 23731411

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -Rear prep line.

36-17-5

Detail 23731408

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -On cookline.

22-08-4

Detail 23731406

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Rear oven.

23-03-4

Detail 23731409

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Some hoods.

29-08-4

Detail 23731407

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Cold water handle stripped on handsink in warewash.

22-16-4

Detail 23731410

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Small reach in freezer on cookline.

21-44-1

Detail 23731404

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On prep cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 23027374

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 at front line. 1 in rear kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 23027371

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Calamari 47f, 53f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager added ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23027376

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23027380

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 23027373

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In warewash.

08B-38-4

Detail 23027377

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Case of buns walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23027379

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

23-03-4

Detail 23027375

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of breading container Corrected On-Site

21-44-1

Detail 23027378

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on top of dessert cooler. Corrected On-Site

21-38-4

Detail 23027372

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 22712982

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board in rear prep.

36-34-5

Detail 22712984

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In warewash. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 22712976

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 22712978

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22712975

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep area.

36-73-4

Detail 22712983

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

10-12-5

Detail 22712980

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored on ice machine.

38-01-4

Detail 22712977

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -In warewash. Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22712981

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At wait station.

21-38-4

Detail 22712979

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Corrected On-Site

Dec 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22494654

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22494653

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

22-20-5

Detail 22494651

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-34-5

Detail 22494650

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In warewash.

08B-38-4

Detail 22494652

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 22494655

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -In warewash.

21-44-1

Detail 22494649

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on dessert cooler. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21876325

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw salmon over cooked mussels in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21876324

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat sauce 49f, Less than 4 hours. Manager placed lid to rapid chill on freezer top. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 21876322

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken soup 117f. Less than 2 hours. Advised to reheat.

41-10-4

Detail 21876323

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray paint by clean pans. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21876328

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -At front hostess stand. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21876326

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. In oven.

21-44-1

Detail 21876327

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on top of prep cooler.

Dec 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

03F-02-5

Detail 21627652

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Calamari. Manager determined correct time. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21627647

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on cookline.

31A-11-4

Detail 21627650

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Food debris in handsink on cookline.

41-17-4

Detail 21627651

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Windex. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21627653

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee jacket stored in plastic container. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21627648

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -On cookline.

16-46-4

Detail 21627649

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On shelf by ovens. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21627646

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Ice Cream in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

12A-02-4

Detail 20988251

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

03A-02-5

Detail 20988255

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 49f. Less than 4 hours. Manager added ice bag to product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20988250

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Mixer head in rear prep area. Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 20988257

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Whisk stored in wait station handsink.

14-10-4

Detail 20988253

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Reach in cooler gasket torn on cookline.

36-17-5

Detail 20988249

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline.

08B-38-4

Detail 20988252

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of broccoli in walk in freezer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20988254

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven in rear prep area.

21-44-1

Detail 20988256

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on rear prep table.

Nov 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 15

12A-12-4

Detail 20635044

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. - cookline Manager talked to employee Corrective Action Taken

22-45-4

Detail 20635038

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. - plastic pan remained dirty after washing.

12A-09-4

Detail 20635051

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. - Cookline cook touch food tickets no hand wash. Manager talked to employee Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20635043

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - tomatoes sauce (48°F - Cold Holding); meat sauce (46°F - Cold Holding) operator Place sauces in cookline at 10:00am, asked operator to place ice under sauces. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20635040

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soda gun in bar - mixer head - white stained cutting boards in use Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20635048

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20635046

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 20635049

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents soiled in front of warewashing area

14-09-4

Detail 20635037

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - grooved cutting boards in use prep area Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20635042

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 20635045

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - dry storage room floor Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20635041

Basic - Food stored on floor. - water softener salt Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20635039

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - prep area oven

36-02-5

Detail 20635050

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - grout missing in cookline

08B-17-4

Detail 20635047

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed stored above ready to eat vegetables Corrected On-Site