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Carrabba's Italian Grill

A°

1060 N 54th St, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-73090

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

96
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Oct 24, 2023 — Routine — score 95 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Mar 25, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 65 (2 priority, 1 foundation, 0 core)Dec 10, 2024 — Routine — score 98 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 2 core)Apr 2, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Dec 2, 2025 — Routine — score 99 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)May 12, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

Aug 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

May 12, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.

2025

Dec 2, 2025Routine1 coreA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#47 — Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and UsedCore4-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed heavy scoring on all of the cutting boards on the clean dish shelving. Please have cutting boards resurfaced or replaced. All cutting surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable, and wont transfer material to food.

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4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces

Aug 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed replacing the cutting boards.

Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Observed leaking prep sink faucet. Establishment was aware of the leak and is having plumber come out to look at sink. Discussed keeping plumbing in good repair.

2024

Dec 10, 2024Routine2 coreA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Inspector's notes

Observed large leak under handwash sink located on cook line. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Must repair all plumbing to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-201.11

Inspector's notes

Observed cracked and broken tiles located on cook line, revealing concrete below tiles. All floors, walls, and ceilings must be maintained and repaired such that it is smooth and easily cleanable. Repair physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-201.11 - Core: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability

Aug 28, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about hood cleaning, hood spacing, time control policy, ice bin cleaning frequency, and pest control.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed 0 ppm bleach at the main dishwasher. Bar dishwasher at 50 ppm bleach. Manager has 3 compartment sink set up correctly. Discontinue use of main dishwasher until 50-100 ppm bleach is obtained. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#24 — Time as a Public Health Control: Procedures and RecordsPriority foundation3-501.19

Inspector's notes

Observed tops of fridges is used for time as a control for foods. Employees had stamps out for the north fridge by not the fridge at the cookline. Ensure that timestamps are used for all foods during time control process. Employee added timestamps. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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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.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.11

Inspector's notes

Observed nozzle shut off attached to hose, attached to mop sink with an AVB and not in use. Manager removed the hose. Ensure that hose is detached from the mop sink when not in use if a shut off valve is on the hose. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection. 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed large leak under the hand sink at the pizza oven, observed large leak under bar dishwasher. Ensure that leaks are corrected to control water and reduce pest control issues. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.11 (A) - Priority: Approved System and Cleanable Fixtures; According to Law

Mar 25, 2024Routine2 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteC°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 2 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to staff about ceiling tiles, plumbing leaks, and self closing door. Confirmed email with manager.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.Embargo Lbs: 49,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Steven P.

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-205.12

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.12 (A), P: Prohibiting a Cross Connection ---Observed shut off nozzle installed at the end of the hose at the AVB supplied mop sink. Manager removed the shut off device. Ensure that there is no shut off device downstream from the mop sink with an AVB device. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation6-301.11

Priority Foundation-6-301.11, Pf: 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. ---Observed no soap at hand sink in waitress station. Manager refilled the empty soap container. Ensure there is sop at each hand sink at all times of operation. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14, P: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. ---Observed marinara sauce in walkin that has started cooling 2 hours ago, as per manager. Sauce is currently at 100-120F. Manager embargoed sauce. Ensure that cooling foods make it from 135F to below 70F within 2 hours, and from 70F to 41F within 4 hours. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Oct 24, 2023Routine1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.**Talked to manager about meat storage in walkin, types of ceiling tiles, and doors to restroom. No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection conducted along with RS#764Confirmed email with manager.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.Review Notes: RA-RLC ,Review Complete: CHECKED,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jaclyn Given

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-202.11

Priority Foundation-7-202.11, Pf: Restriction-Presence and Use ---Observed can of hot shot, and can of RAID, and pesticides stored in chemical cabinet. Manager removed those products from the facility. Talked to manager about using their pest control company for all chemical applications on site. All chemicals must be dispensed by someone with a commercial pest control applicator license. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →