Fountainebleau, Miami-Dade County

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

9231 W FLAGLER ST, Fountainebleau, FL 33172

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Mar 17, 2026
City
Fountainebleau
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 24448002

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at unit bar area.

36-34-5

Detail 24448004

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC return dusted at kitchen area over prep table.

14-09-4

Detail 24448003

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, manager replaced it new board. Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

29-42-4

Detail 24047108

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

31A-11-4

Detail 24047109

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cleaning brush stored at unit by walk-in cooler entrance, manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 24047110

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed over the corner of hood system on the back.

14-09-4

Detail 24047106

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed over rear small auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 24047107

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed at front line hood system.

Dec 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 17Total: 19

41-27-4

Detail 23393806

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sink and surface cleaner sanitizer bucket tested at 848ppm, exceeded proper concentration levels. operator changed solution and was tested at 242ppm. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23393810

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sponge stored inside handsink. operator removed sponge. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23393817

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. As per operator, salmon bags were taken out of the freezer couple of hours before inspection. Operator opened the bags during the inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23393807

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen prep area and cook line. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 23393809

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed grout missing in some areas of establishment, like the cook line.

08B-36-4

Detail 23393803

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cut lemons next to hand wash sink in splash zone. operator moved the lemons to correct location. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23393818

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Operator removed box from the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 23393808

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed above cook line. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23393802

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer and reach in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-20-4

Detail 23393801

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on equipment door handle.

38-01-4

Detail 23393800

Basic - Light bulb damaged/in disrepair. Observed damaged light bulb in hud system above cook line.

33-11-4

Detail 23393813

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

31B-04-4

Detail 23393812

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed next to hand sink in cook area.

23-03-4

Detail 23393816

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters above grill soiled. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23393814

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. operator removed all old labels. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 23393804

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

36-27-5

Detail 23393815

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in front of walk in cooler next to trash can.

42-01-4

Detail 23393811

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside bucket.

02D-01-5

Detail 23393805

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle with oil with no label as well as container with flour with no label. Operator placed labels on containers. Corrected On-Site

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 23385832

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored with ready to eat bread, staff relocated the bread to upper rack Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23385831

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents/returns soiled at rear and front kitchen preparation area.

14-09-4

Detail 23385836

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with marks not longer cleanable at preparation table rear kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 23385833

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pots and pans not stored to dry at rack at kitchen line. .

36-63-4

Detail 23385835

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed heavy grease accumulation at front kitchen hood.

14-42-4

Detail 23385830

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filter missing at front kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23385837

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 23385834

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dusted walk in cooler fan covers. Repeat Violation

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

28-13-5

Detail 22927175

High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage back up at the bar when dishwasher was turned on. Technician arrived and fix it.

03A-02-5

Detail 22927172

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator.

24-05-4

Detail 22927171

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not properly protected. Operator placed towel over plates. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22927173

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters by the grill with accumulated grease.

33-16-4

Detail 22927174

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

21-12-4

Detail 22927176

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed inside the bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jun 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22926823

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed slice ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Time Extended

03A-02-5

Detail 22926827

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed slice ham (53F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Time Extended

24-05-4

Detail 22926826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not protected properly. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed plates by the grill not protected properly. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 22926824

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease. Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 22926822

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Open dumpster lid. Time Extended

21-12-4

Detail 22926825

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed wet cloth inside bucket. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed wet cloth inside bucket. Time Extended

Jun 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 17

03D-02-5

Detail 22916333

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pasta spaghetti (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. Provided form to operator.

01B-36-5

Detail 22916345

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed pasta spaghetti (47F - Cooling) stored in the walk in cooler over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues. Provided form to operator.

01B-02-5

Detail 22916349

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.

03A-02-5

Detail 22916341

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed slice ham (50F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler by the fryers over night, as per operator. Stop sale issues.

22-02-4

Detail 22916339

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener by the walk in cooler soiled.

22-56-4

Detail 22916337

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher-Kitchen (Temperature 121F) and Dishwasher-Bar (Temperature 142F) not working properly.

02D-02-4

Detail 22916334

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed flour and sugar containers with no named label. Operator placed name on containers. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22916348

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates by the grill not protected properly. Operator inverted items. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22916347

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed ice bucket stored on the floor, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22916343

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fries and chicken wings stored on the floor at the walk in freezer, operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 22916346

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ice cream scoop in standing water. Operator placed items in hot water. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22916342

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters with accumulation of grease.

21-07-4

Detail 22916340

Basic - Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface cleaner: 848ppm ), operator remade buckets at Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and surface cleaner: 700ppm ). Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 22916344

Basic - Observed employee cleaning knives with wet wiping cloths and not placing it in the 3 compartment sink to wash rinse and sanitize. Operator placed item to wash.

16-46-4

Detail 22916335

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22916336

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 22916338

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At the grill station. Operator placed wet cloth inside bucket. Corrected On-Site

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22634000

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade. Operator sent can opener to clean. Corrective Action Taken

14-09-4

Detail 22634001

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on cook line. Operator discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 22634003

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed inside Walk in freezer.

23-03-4

Detail 22634002

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease accumulated on hood filters over grill.

21-44-1

Detail 22633999

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed bucket with sanitizer by food on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored bucket correctly. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22634004

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled on shelf in dry storage. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

29-42-4

Detail 21173884

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-07: Time Extended

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-43-4

Detail 21167164

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Manager corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21167162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Poultry (45-55F - Cold Holding); Beef (45-55F - Cold Holding); Fish (45-55F - Cold Holding); cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager had employees place all items over ice to rapid cool. Warning

29-42-4

Detail 21167160

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

23-24-4

Detail 21167165

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed exterior of ovens soiled Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21167167

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21167163

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler not cooling properly. Temperature gauge reading 49°F Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21167161

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in front cookline Warning

36-50-4

Detail 21167166

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled Warning

Nov 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

16-37-1

Detail 20659828

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed establishment missing quaternary test strip kit

03F-10-5

Detail 20659827

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided written procedure via email Corrective Action Taken

32-12-5

Detail 20659823

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed employee restroom with no cover on waste basket Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20659829

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed expired license displayed

36-22-4

Detail 20659825

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on front line floor. Manager had employee mop up floor Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 20659824

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager posted choking sign in back kitchen area Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20659826

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware on drying rack stored upright.

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-43-4

Detail 20343192

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer at 0ppm. Corrected to 200ppm Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 20343190

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in employee bathroom

14-69-4

Detail 20343193

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in walk in freezer

23-03-4

Detail 20343189

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler gaskets soiled

36-50-4

Detail 20343191

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed fan cover in walk in cooler soiled