Carrabba's Italian Grill
160 Cypress Edge Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL 32164 · Permanent Food Service · License 2800771
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 9 complaint inspection2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 10 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 4 basic (1 repeat)-18
- Administrative complaint on Sep 9, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score70
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsComplaint inspection
- Follow-up visitSep 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
- First visitSep 9, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
Observed in reach in cooler near fryer station chicken wings (51°F - Cold Holding); calamari (52°F - Cold Holding); sausage balls (52°F - Cold Holding)
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Observed no vacuum break on non chemical side of splitter at hose bib near mop sink area. Operator removed hose.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed spray bottle with blue liquid substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee A. Santos training expired.
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee engaging in food preparation no beard guard.
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Observed bulk ice machine drop area soiled with dark mold like substance.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed walls throughout multiple areas in front and back kitchen soiled with dark mold like substance. Observed behind and underneath equipment soiled with debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed multiple ceiling tiles near bar area and dining area with dark mold like substance.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.