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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL #1105 scores 80; inspectors cite handwashing issues

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2999 CUMBERLAND BLVD ATLANTA, GA 30339

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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL #1105 received a B, scoring 80 out of 100, in a Cobb County food-service inspection on Aug 10, 2026. The official report lists seven findings. [1]

Inspection score

80/100Grade BOfficial inspection

Inspection summary

The inspector observed 2 METAL PANS AND BAG OF PASTA STORED IN THE HAND SINK (ON FAR-LEFT WALL) IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE. [2]

The inspector also observed CONTAINER OF CROUTONS AND ALL ITEMS IN STEAM TABLES AND PREP TOP COOLERS STORED UNCOVERED ON PREP COUNTER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE WHILE NOT IN USE. [3]

A separate finding described FOOD DEBRIS IN PANS STORED AS CLEAN AND READY TO USE. [4]

The report marks six findings as corrected on site. [5]

What inspectors found

Read the official report

Showing 7 of 7 findings

  1. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    OBSERVED 2 METAL PANS AND BAG OF PASTA STORED IN THE HAND SINK (ON FAR-LEFT WALL) IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE. OBSERVED COOK RINSING DITALINI PASTA & A PITCHER STORED IN HAND SINK (NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN) IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.06(2)(o)

    OBSERVED 2 METAL PANS AND BAG OF PASTA STORED IN THE HAND SINK (ON FAR-LEFT WALL) IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE. OBSERVED COOK RINSING DITALINI PASTA & A PITCHER STORED IN HAND SINK (NEXT TO PIZZA OVEN) IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. OBSERVED A RACK STORED OVER HAND SINK AND IN BAR AREA FOR DRYING EQUIPMENT. C/A: 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. COS: ALL ITEMS REMOVED FROM HAND SINKS; PASTA BEING RINSED WAS DISCARDED Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  2. Handwashing

    Item 2-2D
    OBERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK (ON FAR LEFT WALL) IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. C/A: THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND SINKS WITHIN A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY COS: PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED Corrected On-Site.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.07(3)(b)

    OBERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AT HAND SINK (ON FAR LEFT WALL) IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. C/A: THERE SHALL ALWAYS BE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AVAILABLE AT ALL HAND SINKS WITHIN A FOOD SERVICE FACILITY COS: PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 2-2D
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  3. Food protection

    Item 4-2A
    OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CROUTONS AND ALL ITEMS IN STEAM TABLES AND PREP TOP COOLERS STORED UNCOVERED ON PREP COUNTER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE WHILE NOT IN USE. OBSERVED LIMES AND LEMONS STORED UNCOVERED IN MAIN KITCHEN AT DRINK MACHINE AND IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR STEAM WELL 5.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

    OBSERVED CONTAINER OF CROUTONS AND ALL ITEMS IN STEAM TABLES AND PREP TOP COOLERS STORED UNCOVERED ON PREP COUNTER IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE WHILE NOT IN USE. OBSERVED LIMES AND LEMONS STORED UNCOVERED IN MAIN KITCHEN AT DRINK MACHINE AND IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR STEAM WELL 5. C/A: ALL FOOD SHALL BE STORED COVERED AND PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION COS: FOOD COVERED Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 4-2A
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  4. Food-contact surface sanitation

    Item 4-2B
    OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN PANS STORED AS CLEAN AND READY TO USE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN BULK ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH PANS PLACED BACK IN WAREWASHING TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED; FACILITY HAS 72 HRS TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED BULK ICE MACHINE New Violation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1

    OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN PANS STORED AS CLEAN AND READY TO USE. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILD UP IN BULK ICE MACHINE IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH PANS PLACED BACK IN WAREWASHING TO BE CLEANED AND SANITIZED; FACILITY HAS 72 HRS TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED BULK ICE MACHINE New Violation. Correct By: 08/13/2026
    Official report · Item 4-2B
    New violation

    Correct by

  5. Cold holding

    Item 6-1A
    OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF TCS ITEMS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA PREP TOP COOLERS, OVEN AND FREEZER DRAWERS AND MAIN KITCHEN IN WIC. (MOZZARELLA CHEESE, (2) PANS OF LOBSTER CREAM SAUCE, MULTIPLE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN, MULTIPLE BAGS OF COOKED PASTA, RAW SHRIMP & SCALLOPS, TOMATO CREAM SAUCE, SEVERAL PANS OF ALFREDO AND MEAT SAUCES, PANS OF COOKED VEGETABLES, MULTIPLE PANS OF RAVIOLI, CHICKEN WINGS, CHEESE STICKS, SHREDDED PURPLE CABBAGE, CRAB CAKES, (2) CONTAINERS OF ROMAINE LETTUCE AND (2) BAGS OF SPINACH, (4) CONTAINERS OF HOMEMADE CAESAR DRESSING) C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: ALL RTE FOODS WERE DISCARDED; RAW ANIMAL…
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE NUMBER OF TCS ITEMS COLD HOLDING ABOVE 41F IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA PREP TOP COOLERS, OVEN AND FREEZER DRAWERS AND MAIN KITCHEN IN WIC. (MOZZARELLA CHEESE, (2) PANS OF LOBSTER CREAM SAUCE, MULTIPLE PANS OF RAW CHICKEN, MULTIPLE BAGS OF COOKED PASTA, RAW SHRIMP & SCALLOPS, TOMATO CREAM SAUCE, SEVERAL PANS OF ALFREDO AND MEAT SAUCES, PANS OF COOKED VEGETABLES, MULTIPLE PANS OF RAVIOLI, CHICKEN WINGS, CHEESE STICKS, SHREDDED PURPLE CABBAGE, CRAB CAKES, (2) CONTAINERS OF ROMAINE LETTUCE AND (2) BAGS OF SPINACH, (4) CONTAINERS OF HOMEMADE CAESAR DRESSING) C/A: ALL TCS FOODS COLD HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW COS: ALL RTE FOODS WERE DISCARDED; RAW ANIMAL PRODUCTS WERE PLACED IN FREEZER TO COOL. EHS OBSERVED ALL RAW ANIMAL PROTEINS COOLED TO 41F OR BELOW @ APPROXIMATELY 2:30PM Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1A
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  6. Hot holding temperatures

    Item 6-1B
    OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN WARMER CAB IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE COS: MASHED POTATOES DISCARDED Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

    OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES HOT HOLDING BELOW 135F IN WARMER CAB IN MAIN KITCHEN C/A: ALL TCS FOODS HOT HOLDING SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT 135F OR ABOVE COS: MASHED POTATOES DISCARDED Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 6-1B
    Corrected on siteNew violation
  7. Food storage and contamination

    Item 12A
    OBSERVED MOLD IN SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA C/A: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: CHEESE DISCARDED Corrected On-Site.
    Inspector’s full note

    Code 511-6-1.04(4)(z)

    OBSERVED MOLD IN SHREDDED MOZZARELLA CHEESE IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA C/A: Food shall be protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified under paragraphs (a) through (y) of this subsection. COS: CHEESE DISCARDED Corrected On-Site. New Violation.
    Official report · Item 12A
    Corrected on siteNew violation

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.

Inspection history 1

Official history ↗
  1. This report
    80/100B
    Reading

Sources

Record details & methodology
Authority
Cobb County
Inspection ID
57546066
Facility ID
3165623
Record captured
Venue address source
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Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.

History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.

This report comes from Cobb County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.

Georgia’s grading scale
A
90–100
B
80–89
C
70–79
U
0–69
Georgia food-service rules ↗

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