Winter Haven, Polk County

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

910 3 ST SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Mar 2, 2026
City
Winter Haven
County
Polk
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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-03-4

Detail 24405057

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the cooks on cook line , cook placed on hat Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24405059

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line, operator cleaned and sanitized microwave oven with sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24405058

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed label Corrected On-Site

Jul 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-26-1

Detail 23858233

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

40-06-5

Detail 23858231

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bagged items on top of the cook line next touching the plates used for orders. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23858235

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One of the cooks on cook line Cook placed on hat. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23858234

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

08B-38-4

Detail 23858230

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of pasta on the floor. Operator removed from the floor. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23858232

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 23858229

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. At bar Repeat Violation

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 23642972

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand washing sink by server station. Operator cleaned out sink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23642969

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Pink sweater on top of bread boxes. Employee removed sweater. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23642970

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 23642971

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23333378

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ricotta cheese in reach cooler 45F. Operator removed cheese and placed in lower area of reach in cooler to correct temperature. checked temp at 12:29pm - 44F. Corrective Action Taken

31B-05-4

Detail 23333380

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator fixed paper towels where paper towels can dispense. Hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23333383

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/ food storage. Operator removed employees cup from dry storage food area. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23333384

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line by left entrance door. Operator removed knife. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23333381

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line top of reach in freezer by left entrance door.

22-16-4

Detail 23333379

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. At the bar

08B-12-5

Detail 23333382

Basic - Stored food not covered. Vanilla Ice cream in the freezer not covered. Operator covered ice cream. Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 22619330

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line.

36-62-4

Detail 22619331

Basic - Light not functioning. Above grill Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 22293445

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife removed from hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22293442

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jackets on grill seasoning in back kitchen removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22293443

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 22293444

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights out at grill cook line.

22-08-4

Detail 22293446

Basic - Microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-10-4

Detail 21895003

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Over single cups in dry storage by back door. Employee removed sterno to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 21895000

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On prep area in cook line. Operator replaced cutting boards on site. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21895002

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. On cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 21895001

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled container on cook line. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

22-20-5

Detail 21296919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 21296918

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by far right side of cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-23: Time Extended

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 11

28-17-5

Detail 21293332

High Priority - Observed bags of shrimp being thawed in three compartment sink. Waste water draining onto floor from leaking pipe and water flowing into floor drain 4 feet away in front of three compartment sink. Observed employees walking through the waste water. Manager removed shrimp and turned off water. Water was still leaking from faucet and manager put bucket in sink to catch the water. Observed 2 other prep sinks in establishment. Manager has plumber scheduled. Manager placed bucket in three compartment sink to catch water and the leak stopped and there is no water draining on floor. Manager cleaned sanitized floor in surrounding area.Tested dish machine and all functions and is sanitizing, so establishment has way to wash rinse and sanitize dishes. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 21293330

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trash can on cook line. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21293334

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21293338

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed portion cup in limoncello syrup. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 21293339

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. On cook line far right side. Manager squeegeed floor Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21293331

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21293336

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fans. Observed debris under walk in cooler racks. Warning

24-13-4

Detail 21293335

Basic - Observed Cambro food transport container stored in employee bathroom. Manager removed and will clean and sanitize Warning

10-17-4

Detail 21293337

Basic - Observed knife stored in between make table and steam well. Manager removed Corrected On-Site Warning

29-49-6

Detail 21293333

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler by far right side of cook line Warning

29-11-4

Detail 21293340

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at three compartment sink. Observed wastewater leaking from piping underneath three compartment sink onto floor. Warning

Mar 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20919560

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dicer blades with food debris Slicer blade guard with debris Employee placed in dishroom for cleaning Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20919564

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several items stored in hand washing sink on cookline

31B-03-4

Detail 20919561

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area

08B-38-4

Detail 20919563

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of raviolis walk-in freezer

08B-12-5

Detail 20919562

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cannoli shells

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

31A-11-4

Detail 20553374

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored of utensils stored in pan of water in salad area.

12B-07-4

Detail 20553380

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed drinks.

36-17-5

Detail 20553377

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Cookline and prep area

10-01-5

Detail 20553376

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

05-09-4

Detail 20553381

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Small black reachin cooler in service area.

16-46-4

Detail 20553378

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In prep area and clean dish rack.

25-05-4

Detail 20553375

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go on floor in outside storage

29-11-4

Detail 20553379

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Missing pipe under sink by dishroom