Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2025
86
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Carrabba's Italian Grill was last inspected on Oct 28, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Myers restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Single-service food container lids not stored inverted or protected from contamination at dry storage. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe under handwashing sink at cook line.
29-11-4
86
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with grease under cooking equipments at cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of the hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-30: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Feb 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator ricotta cheese placed at reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler at cook line; ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding). Per operator ricotta cheese placed at reach-in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam table at cook-line; cooked meatballs (132F - Hot Holding) Per operator cooked meatballs placed on steamer for 45 minutes. Operator started reheating meatballs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Handwashing sink at cook line entrance has no water. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store food container. Operator removed food container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. No hot water provided to any sink at the establishment; (water-74F) No hot water at handwashing sinks. No hot water food prep sink. No hot water at triple sink. **Warning**
27-18-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink; (water-74) **Warning**
27-06-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishments has 4 hours time marking on multiple TCS food items but not written plan. Provided operator Time has Public Health Control form and operator filled up the form at time of inspection.. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled floors under cooking equipments. **Warning**
36-10-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at cook line. Provided operator handwashing sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
30
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by kitchen entrance; raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); homemade tomato sauce (52F - Cold Holding); home made Alfredo sauce (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (52F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in freezer. In reach-in cooler; cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); cooked meat sauce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); homemade Alfredo w/cream (52F - Cold Holding); cooked cheese ravioli (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler; cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked peas (51F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F - Cold Holding); cooked meat sauce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F - Cold Holding); homemade Alfredo w/cream (52F - Cold Holding); cooked cheese ravioli (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. 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 in walk-in cooler; 13 gallons of cooked lentil soup. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by cook line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
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 in walk-in cooler; 13 gallons of cooked lentil soup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-54-1
64
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. In Walk-in cooler; 5 gallons homemade Alfredo sauce 2 gallons homemade cooked meat sauce 2 gallons homemade cooked vegetable soup 7 gallons homemade cooked sausage soup 5 gallons homemade cooked tomato sauce
01B-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket solution stored next to nuts container at cook-line. Operator removed sanitizing bucket solution to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Multiple ceiling vents shows damage near by cook-line.
36-32-5
Basic - Single-service food containers stored on floor at dry storage. Operator removed single service food containers to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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. In Walk-in cooler; 5 gallons homemade Alfredo sauce 2 gallons homemade cooked meat sauce 2 gallons homemade cooked vegetable soup 7 gallons homemade cooked sausage soup 5 gallons homemade cooked tomato sauce
03G-54-1
61
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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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. Observed no proof of any health reporting agreements for any employees. Provided Health Reporting Agreement Form and operator started signing with employees at time of Inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed handwashing sink at cook line close to bar side draining onto floor.
29-03-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled bar floors under counters.
36-10-4
Basic - Dumpster heavily rusted out on top, creates space between lid and dumpster.
33-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed single use olive oil packages stored on floor at server station. Operator removed them to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed right side of dumpster lid broken.
33-15-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer by cook line where plates and ice cream stored. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service articles in box; set of plastic fork,knife and napkins stored on floor by server station. Operator removed them to correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single-service articles not stored inverted at dry storage. Operator stored all inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed half open, not covered cinnamon container at dry storage. Observed cut fruits at bar not covered.. Operator covered all at time of Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
58
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella sticks (51 F - Cold Holding); meatballs (53 F - Cold Holding). Per operator cooler top was open during a busy lunch shift and food items beneath were at 41 F or below. Operator iced down food to rapidly chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Approved HACCP plan is on file but operator of aware and cannot provided proof of proper procedures being followed as outlined.
03G-48-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Inside reach in freezer in cooks,line where plates and ice cream are stored.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Buildup of food debris inside microwave on cooks line.
22-08-4
67
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in dishroom area does not have water reaching 100 F. It's currently at 81 F. Operator got hot water to sink before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
90
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
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 Oct 28, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” 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 Fort Myers?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 80.
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 low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Carrabba's Italian Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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