Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
70
Score
Public records show 14 inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “silverware/utensils stored upright” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Carrabba's Italian Grill's 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 3 #10 cans of Dark Kidney Beans with severely dented rims on dry storage shelf in back kitchen.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee Kyle K expired 4-30-2020 and Mackenzie S expired 4-29-2020.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in back prep area above triple sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware stored upright in silverware rack on back prep area.
24-18-4
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Packages of raw, whole-muscle cut of veal were stored commingled with packages of raw ground beef on a cart in the walk-in cooler. Operator separated proteins and moved to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoops for the large ice machine were stored on top of the machine. Operator moved them to storage in clean,sanitized pans. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Digital gauge on the large dish machine indicated a final rinse temperature of 88F. Final rinse temperature on a calibrated memory thermometer measured 167F.
16-38-5
78
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: lemon butter (48F - Cold Holding); prepared lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (48F Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (44F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw veal (44F Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked linguine (48F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); panchetta (45F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in the dishwashing area. Observed one live small flying insect at the mop sink.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. 7 bags of Alfredo Sauce labeled as prepared on 10/2/24 unopened and 2 bags of Marinara labeled as prepared on 10/16/24. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food held in walk-in cooler and prepared prior to today observed at improper temperature. See stop sale. lemon butter (48F - Cold Holding); prepared lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (48F Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (44F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw veal (44F Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked linguine (48F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); panchetta (45F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent: detergent dispenser was empty. Operator replaced/refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
16-59-1
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Feeder chute on the Robot Coupe observed to have encrusted food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: no paper towels at handwashing sink in the dish room and no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Operator replaced supply. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. 7 bags of Alfredo Sauce labeled as prepared on 10/2/24 unopened and 2 bags of Marinara labeled as prepared on 10/16/24. See stop sale.
03G-54-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the rolling station. Operator moved silverware to proper position for food safety. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
32
Jul 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
90
Jun 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed one unlabeled spray bottle behind the bar. Operator removed bottle to be labeled **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Floor mixer has rust buildup and chipped paint
14-11-5
86
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to replace boards. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time extended to allow Operator the opportunity to order new or resurface boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas throughout the back and middle of the house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time extended to allow Operator time to fix. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles and grout in multiple areas of the middle and back of the house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Time extended to allow Operator opportunity to correct the issue. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
86
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flies in the bar area, specifically around the beer taps, 4 small flies in the server station area and 3 small flies in the dish area near the hand wash sink and 5 in dry storage and one by the back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Small flies still present. Six observed in bar area and one in dry storage. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to replace boards. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas throughout the back and middle of the house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles and grout in multiple areas of the middle and back of the house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flies in the bar area, specifically around the beer taps, 4 small flies in the server station area and 3 small flies in the dish area near the hand wash sink and 5 in dry storage and one by the back door. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Conducting cook/chill on soups and sauces and holding more than 48 hours with no HACCP plan. Discussed with Operator the need to open cook/chill bags within 48 hours or submit a proposed HACCP plan for approval. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Rinse solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Gauge for rinse cycle indicated 74F. Discussed specifications with Operator and recommended calling for service. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas throughout the back and middle of the house. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles and grout in multiple areas of the middle and back of the house. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy black buildup on exterior of cold tables on the cook line. Old labels observed on plastic pans stored as clean in the dish area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in a slotted pan under running water and not submerged. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with encrusted food debris in multiple areas throughout the middle and back of the house. **Warning**
36-27-5
52
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee at the server staton cut bread with their bare hands and packaged for pick-up.
09-01-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook placed raw chicken breasts on the grill with his gloved hand and then immediately touched multiple surfaces on the cook line, such as grill knobs and pan handles. Operator stopped the cook activity and directed him to wash hands and change gloves. Discussed with operator alternatives for handling the raw chicken, such as tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. One sink at the bar observed with no paper towels or soap or sign and Operator stated it is a dump sink. Approved plans show this to b a hand washing sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish (Salmon) bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Employee who was preparing chicken breasts in the back area observed to be eating and preparing food at the same time.
12B-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal cloth bag observed stored above a prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employe preparing raw chicken observed wearing a watch and a bracelet. Operator directed her to remove the items and wash hands and re-glove. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles and base in multiple areas broken and missing and missing grout, allowing water to pool. Large area of the wall at the bar, greater than 12" x 12" was repaired/filled-in with duct tape. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar.
10-08-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Dumpster rusted out on bottom
33-11-4
Basic - Non-stick coating peeling/chipping off of two pans stored as clean in the dish area. Large mixer is heavily rusted with flaking and peeling paint. Cutting board on the cook line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-37-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda dispenser at the server station observed with heavy mold-like buildup around the ice bin, inside the drain tray, on the underside of the dispensing heads and around the water dispenser and ice scoop holder.
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Personal beverage was stored on a shelf in the walk-in cooler on the same shelf as food for sale to the public.
12B-13-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Long-handled tea spoons on a shelf near the office stored with the handles down.
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters were stored in an open container and uncovered at the server station.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall at the large dishwashing machine has a heavy black buildup. Fan guards in the walk-in cooler observed to have a heavy dust build-up.
36-27-5
35
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in mop sink area. This is a repeat violation from 1/18/2023. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Middle prep line and main cook line right handwash sink blocked with obstacles on floor. Operator cleared the sinks. This is a repeat violation from 1/18/2023. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in drink service station or dishwashing area.operator placed towels at both sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers stored on floor in back kitchen hallway. Bags of single service tea stored uncovered in drink service area.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. In triple sink, frozen shrimp and scallops thawing in standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water under triple sink, bar area, back prep line. This is a repeat violation from 1/18/2023. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line, bar, and prep line equipment. This is a repeat violation from 1/18/2023. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area, line area, and in walk-in freezer .
36-17-5
58
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carrabba's Italian Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carrabba's Italian Grill on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “silverware/utensils stored upright” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Carrabba's Italian Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Carrabba's Italian Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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