Venice Gardens, Sarasota County

CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

1751 S TAMIAMI TRAIL, Venice Gardens, FL 34293

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Jun 9, 2026
City
Venice Gardens
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Jun 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 24614745

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a cup without a handle used for scooping flour in dry storage. Operator removed cup. Corrected On-Site

03G-53-1

Detail 24614746

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed all bags of reduced oxygen packing cook and chill marinara sauce, soups in walk-in cooler with computer printed label cards that were illegible. Operator labeled and dated all. Corrected On-Site

Jan 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-02-5

Detail 24280322

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed whipped butter cups at wait station held at 67F. Observed fresh chopped garlic and basil in oil at cooks line held at 77F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24280317

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter cups at wait station held at 67F. Observed fresh chopped garlic and basil in oil at cooks line held at 77F. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24280319

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed whipped butter 2 quarts of marinara sauce, at cold side cooks line temperature 108°. Operator stated establishment had a brief power flux approximately two hours before and the hot holding unit had turned off. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24280318

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. Observed 16 portions of reduced oxygen packing fish fully thawed still in packing. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 24280321

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at prep area.

13-03-4

Detail 24280316

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee tossing bin of pasta with oil by counter next to dishwasher area without hair restraints.

03G-53-1

Detail 24280320

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Observed 4 bags of reduced oxygen packing cook and chill marinara sauce in walk-in cooler with computer printed label cards that were illegible.

Nov 21, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

24-08-4

Detail 23376483

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack at dishwasher area.

36-22-4

Detail 23376485

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water throughout prep area and dishwasher area and wait staff area by kitchen entrance.

36-73-4

Detail 23376487

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under equipment in kitchen areas.

23-03-4

Detail 23376484

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed buildup of grease and dirt on sides of equipment at cooks line and prep kitchen area.

16-46-4

Detail 23376486

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at clean pan rack at dishwasher area.

Nov 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

16-62-1

Detail 23339616

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 5-28-24

36-32-5

Detail 23339615

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen in disrepair.

36-36-4

Detail 23339614

Basic - Observed some ceiling tile missing in kitchen.

May 28, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22896828

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. Observed pasta at soup station was not time marked correctly. Employee printed new time label. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22896825

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can open at prep table soiled. Operator removed and washed can opener. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22896826

Intermediate - Handwash sink at wait station by kitchen entrance not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed floor fan in front of hand wash sink. Op removed floor fan. Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22896829

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

50-09-4

Detail 22896827

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed copy of license Corrected On-Site

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 22608933

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle at bar with mold-like substance.

16-62-1

Detail 22608936

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

31B-03-4

Detail 22608931

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in mens room.

03F-10-5

Detail 22608932

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta a wait station is time marked but establishment does not have a complete written plan for Time as a Control sheet. Email operater Time as a Control sheet form HR5022-090 61C-4.101 FAC Repeat 9-18-23 Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22608930

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents and hood at cooks line with buildup of grease.

36-22-4

Detail 22608937

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water at cooks line by door to prep area.

23-03-4

Detail 22608935

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelfs and tray storage area at wait stations with build of food debris.

12B-13-4

Detail 22608934

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in Walk-in cooler with food to be served to customers. Observed operator move beverage. Corrected On-Site

Nov 21, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03G-48-1

Detail 22460191

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Time Extended

03F-10-5

Detail 22460190

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet. Time Extended

03G-49-1

Detail 22460192

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan Time Extended

Sep 18, 2023

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 9Basic: 5Total: 16

03G-48-1

Detail 22293668

High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Warning

08A-11-5

Detail 22293667

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw chicken and beef on shelves above keg missing cap cover. Warning

11-07-5

Detail 22293664

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22293673

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting bo through out kitchen soiled. Repeat 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22293677

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed operator does not have test strips for Ecolab sink and surface sanitizer. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22293672

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area. Observed operator replace towels. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22293674

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22293665

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of Employee Health Agreement at time of inspection. Email operator Employee Health Agreement. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22293675

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed pasta at wait staff side of cooks line that is time marked but operator could not provide Time as a Control sheet. Warning

03G-49-1

Detail 22293676

Intermediate - Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed no records are being maintained for HACCP plan Warning

41-17-4

Detail 22293666

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at wait station at kitchen entrance. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 22293670

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles over booth number 35 have signs of water damage and mold-like substance. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22293669

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Rep 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 22293671

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen worn and no longer cleanable. Repeat 8-9-23 Repeat Violation Warning

51-18-6

Detail 22293678

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning

29-19-4

Detail 22293679

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed floor drain on cooks line under line equipment is blocked with old food and debris causing standing water with foul odor. Warning

Aug 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 22188995

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board through kitchen soiled.

24-27-4

Detail 22188994

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash by dishwasher area.

50-09-4

Detail 22189000

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 22188998

Basic - Cutting boards throughout kitchen have cut marks and are no longer cleanable.

33-16-4

Detail 22188999

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat 1-10-23 Repeat Violation

21-44-1

Detail 22188996

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on counter next to food at cooks line.

25-05-4

Detail 22188997

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single service items stored on floor in outside storage shed and on floor at wait staff front line. Repeat 1-10-23 Repeat Violation

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21688756

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed package cups of cheese and herbs on shelf next to raw chicken and under raw beef. Observed operator move package cups away from raw food. Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 21688755

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. Observed no time mark on pasta held at wait staff side of cooks line. Operator stated pasta was put out 1 hour prior and then correctly time marked pasta. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21688748

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on shelf above open bottles alcohol at bar. Observed employee move chemical spray bottles to lower shelf. Repeat 8-17-22 and 4-22-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21688750

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table soiled.

31B-02-4

Detail 21688751

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwasher area and bar area. Observed operator replace paper towels. Repeat 8-17-22 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21688757

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

36-34-5

Detail 21688753

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on fans in Walk-in cooler.Repeat 4-22-22 Repeat Violation

33-16-4

Detail 21688749

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed operator close lid. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 21688754

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service containers in outside storage area stored on floor.

02D-01-5

Detail 21688752

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of at grill area.

Aug 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

41-10-4

Detail 21282275

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on counter next to liquid bottles and paper containers. Observed operator remove chemical spray bottles. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21282272

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at wait staff station block with tray and case of creamers. Observed operator remove items. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21282277

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink at dishwasher area and cooks line. Observed employee replace towels Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 21282276

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle paper bowl as scoop in spice bin at dry storage area. Observed operator remove bowl. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21282274

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at rack by dishwasher area. Repeat Violation

10-03-4

Detail 21282271

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed water at dipper-well on cooks line was shut off. Observed employee turn water back on. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21282273

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda gun holster drain at bar area with mold-like substance.

Apr 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21033431

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottle on top of slide down for reach-in cooler beer cooler at bar. Observed employee remove bottle and place on bottle shelf next to sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 21033436

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on and behind nozzles at soda machine at wait station next to kitchen.

36-34-5

Detail 21033435

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fans in Walk-in cooler with heavy buildup of dust.

14-09-4

Detail 21033430

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards at back prep table worn and grooved.

24-08-4

Detail 21033437

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting pans at shelves by 3 compartment sink.

16-48-4

Detail 21033434

Basic - Old food stuck to clean pans on shelves at 3 compartment sin. Observed employee move pans to dishwasher to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21033432

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on pans on shelves at 3 compartment sink. Observed employee remove labels and place in dishwasher to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 21033433

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed small forks on front wait staff line stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed employee wash hand and put on gloves and property store silver with handles facing up. Corrected On-Site

Sep 10, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-29-4

Detail 20499352

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook grab lid that fell on the floor and place on line. Cook did not change gloves while handling soup. Operator had cook to stop work and wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 20499354

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes 49°F(Cold Holding), cooked sausage 48°F(Cold Holding) at the reach in cooler. Operator placed on ice. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20499355

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance on the slicer at the bar. Operator removed the slicer. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20499348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on make line near the salad station.

23-24-4

Detail 20499351

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

14-09-4

Detail 20499349

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

12B-07-4

Detail 20499350

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils across from the ice machine. Operator voluntarily discarded the employee drink. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 20499353

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