Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
58
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited six times.
The city-wide average sits at 77, which Carrabba's Italian Grill's 58 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of beans on can rack in storage area. The Manager discarded dented can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board solid on cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed short ribs reach-in cooler in preparation area reach-in cooler not date marked. The manager had short ribs marked during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
58
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**
38-01-4
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pasta (52F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (58F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook discarded all pasta. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dishwashing area. **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
61
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: Tongs were removed from oven door. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-31: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
78
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cut broccoli (47F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding);; chicken soup (48F - Cold Holding); mash potatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw lamb chops (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on raw lamb chops. Observed cut broccoli (47F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (48F - Cold Holding);; chicken soup (48F - Cold Holding); mash potatoes (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. See Stop Sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across cook line ambient temperature 47F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under prep sink in kitchen. **Warning**
21-38-4
50
Dec 16, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Sep 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The operator placed ice on raw chicken. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted or protected in bread slicing area. The operator inverted top plate in bread area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed tongs from cooking unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
64
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed marinara sauce (111F - Hot Holding); meatballs (121F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook is placing on cook line to reheat. See reheating temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table across from cook line. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of flour and brown flour not labeled. The manager had containers labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
58
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (49F - Cold Holding) in salad prep station reach-in cooler. The manager placed ice on raw calamari. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in prep area. The manager discarded, cleaned and sanitized in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between contact with different raw animal products. Educated on cleaning and sanitizing between contact with different raw animal and food products. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-23-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in walk-in cooler area.
36-27-5
50
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed operator wash hands in 3 compartment sink. Educated operator on only washing hands in designated hand washing sinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.
38-01-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in reach-in cooler in salad prep station.
29-49-6
67
Oct 18, 2022
Disaster Response
No violations found.
100
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 Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carrabba's Italian Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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