Carrabba's Italian Grill
B14043 W Bell Rd, Surprise 85374
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-72858
Score based on 8 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 24, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history8 on record
2026
May 27, 2026Routine1 priority1 coreB
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed work order for replacing tiles on wall and floor along grill and cook line.
Inspector's notes
Observed chicken in bottom center set of cooling drawers at 50 - 51*F. Also observed clam sauce in same unit at top section at 43-45*F. Cold hold of food to be at 41*F or lower. Manager discarded product at time of inspection. Advised staff to use metal stem thermometer to check items in the refrigerator. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Wire shelving in walk in cooler with some old vegetation and old food debri
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4-601.11(B) and (C) - Core: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils Predefined Comment: Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Nonfood-contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
2025
Dec 1, 2025Routine1 coreA
Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed decluttering unnecessary items, no Bare Hand Contact (BHC) requirements, monitoring sanitizer levels using sanitizer test strips, and backflow prevention at mop sink.
Inspector's notes
Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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Predefined Comment: A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Aug 14, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed removing unnecessary items from kitchen
Apr 21, 2025Routine2 priorityC
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed bar dish machine in use and not dispensing sanitizer. Staff changed out the empty sanitizer container. Discussed ensuring the machine is dispensing chlorine sanitizer at 50-100ppm.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (F1-2) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- On-site Generation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked mushrooms sitting out at room temperature measuring at 55 degrees F. They are held in the refrigerated unit and near the grill (not refrigerated). Discussed keeping them all refrigerated or utilizing time as control. PIC will switch to time as control to allow storage of cooked mushrooms in 2 locations. The mushrooms had been out of refrigeration for less than an hour and a time stamp was placed on the container at time of inspection Emailed operator handouts on time as control.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
2024
Dec 4, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed various containers of TCS foods held past their use by date. Items such as sauces and cooked vegetables were held 3-5 days past use by date. These items were recommended for discard. Discussed proper date marking procedures.
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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
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Observed excessive debris throughout the kitchen. Discussed increasing cleaning regimen.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Sep 23, 2024Routine1 priority2 foundation1 coreB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. 2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants
Inspector's notes
Observed hand wash sink on the cook line without cleanser. PIC will stock cleanser. Discussed required hand washing supplies
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6-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Handwashing Cleanser, Availability. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed egg yolks on the cook line stored at room temperature. The internal temperature measured 69 degrees F. Discussed the need for the egg yolks to be stored in an ice bath or refrigeration. Egg yolks were discarded at time of inspection. Reviewed cold holding for TCS food items.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you.https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed cooked breaded chicken near the stove top. The internal temperature was 68 degrees F. Per PIC, the chicken came out of walk-in refrigerator today and is managed on time as control. There was not a log or time sticker indicating time as control documentation. The chicken had been out for approximately 4 hours and was discarded. Discussed time as control
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3-501.19 (A1, B2, C2-3) - Priority Foundation: Time as a Public Health Control; Documentation. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.
Feb 28, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.Discussed pest control treatment, cleaning procedures, etc.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Signer: Jay H.,Award: A
2023
Oct 3, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Emailed inspection report.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 website https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Signer: Jay H.
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.
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 24, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →