Carrabba's Italian Grill
A9920 W Mcdowell Rd, Avondale 85392
Food Establishment · Permit FD-72722
Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 18, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history10 on record
2025
Oct 29, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean
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Aug 19, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Facility not performing catering duties at time of inspection. Reviewed catering procedures and protocols with PIC at time of iinspection.
May 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Facility not performing catering duties at time of inspection. Reviewed catering procedures and protocols with PIC at time of inspection.
Jan 13, 2025RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Note: Facility not performing catering duties at time of inspection. Reviewed catering procedures and protocols with PIC at time of inspection.
2024
Oct 10, 2024Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed,Constructed and Used (i.e. - equipment for pounded chicken preparation)
Inspector's notes
Blue fan grate covers have build up residues in walk-in cooler.
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4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Clean nonfood-contact surfaces at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
Jul 8, 2024RoutinecleanA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Currently, no catering being performed at time of visit.
Mar 20, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Darrin Pepito,Award: A
Jan 23, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Facility not performing catering practices at time of inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Award: A,Signer: Darrin Pepito
2023
Dec 12, 2023Routine2 coreA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Facility not performing catering practices at time of inspection.Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:--Temperature parameters (i.e. hot and cold holding) of foods through preparation to serving for eventsProvided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Darrin Pepito,Award: A
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Shelving units of walk-in cooler have build up of residues. Clean shelving at a frequency to prevent build up. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Core-6-101.11, C: Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas Flooring in need of repair of damaged floor tiles and/or missing/worn grout (i.e. - bar area, back of house). Repair flooring so that surface is smooth, durable, water resistant, and easily cleanable. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Sep 11, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Facility not performing catering practices at time of inspection.Provided following MCESD handout(s) via email:--MCEHC changes (i.e.-Certified Food Protection Manager must be present during all hours of operation)"On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181."No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Signer: Michelle Dees,Award: A
This address holds 2 food permits
Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.
Nearby restaurants
Other places to eat within a short walk, with their current scores.
- 100McDonald'sA9930 W Mcdowell Rd · 60 m away
- 100Taco BellA9940 W Mcdowell Rd · 100 m away
- 99Panera Bread Bakery-CaféA°9995 W Mcdowell Rd · 110 m away
- 100Chipotle Mexican GrillA9925 W Mcdowell Rd · 110 m away
- 99Zoyo Neighborhood YogurtA9925 W Mcdowell Rd · 110 m away
- 92Village InnB10010 W Mcdowell Rd · 100 m away
- 96Pita KitchenB9915 W Mcdowell Rd · 150 m away
- 97SmashburgerB9915 W Mcdowell Rd · 150 m away
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 18, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →