Carrabba's Italian Grill
12631 E Tamiami Trl, Naples
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
Disposition
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector's notes
- Basic·PH/TCS foods properly thawedCorrected on-site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In the prep area observed packages of butter based sauce thawing in standing water. Operator turned on running water for proper thawing procedure.
06-01-5 - High Priority·Separating raw animal foods from each other, RTE foodsCorrected on-site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler, observed raw chicken skewers placed above raw ground beef packages. Operator rearranged for proper storage.
08A-20-5 - High Priority·Time as a Public Health Control
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. grill baste containing butter (91F - Hot Holding). Operator provided time as a public health control plan. Grill baste butter has been out of temperature for less than 3 hours. Operator time marked grill baste butter. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5 - Intermediate·Food manager certification; knowledge/active managerial control
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. More than 4 employees working at the beginning of inspection without a certified Food Manager present. Discussed with operator that at least one CFM needs to be present if 4 our more employees are working. Cfm arrived during inspection.
53A-05-6 - Intermediate·Handwashing supplies and handwash sign provided
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at the front cook line. Operator provided paper towels.
31B-02-4 - Intermediate·Handwashing supplies and handwash sign providedCorrected on-site
No soap provided at handwash sink located in the front cook line. Operator provided soap at time of inspection.
31B-03-4
Violation codes
5 categories| Count | Violation |
|---|---|
| 1 | Temperature control for safety foods (receiving, holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) |
| 1 | PH/TCS foods properly thawed |
| 1 | Raw/RTE food separation; food protection during prep and storage |
| 2 | Handwash sinks; handwashing supplies and sign provided |
| 1 | Food management certification; employee training |