Carrabba's Italian Grill
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
90
Score
Carrabba's Italian Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 18, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Objectionable odors at the bar by host stand **warning**” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Carrabba's Italian Grill's latest score of 90 sits above the Orlando average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under condenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mop sink room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken behind raw calamari on breading station **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Table top Warmer on cooks line Manager placed time stickers **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
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. Cook chill bagged hot Marinara 12/15 Pomodoro 12/17 at 11:15 am **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer under condenser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors at the bar by host stand **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Mop sink room **Warning**
36-27-5
58
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Four Live, small flying insects found at the bar
35A-02-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Batter station on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 1) turbo chef on side kitchen 2) oven door on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Asparagus blanched with rubber band on
08B-39-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. By dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Under the racks
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses. Ledge of ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 100F **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - One Light not functioning. Hold system over stove
36-62-4
78
Jun 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood line above stove closet to swinging door. Nearest dish room. - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-13: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
95
Jun 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - 2 Live, small flying insects in mop sink area across from walk in cooler
35A-02-6
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Changed water and let sit then turned strip black **Corrected On-Site**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 81F dish room 80F prep kitchen **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. 80F **Warning**
27-06-4
Basic - In-use ice paddle stored on soiled surface between uses on ledge of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Serving utensils next to merrychef on cooks line 76 degrees. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Hood line above stove closet to swinging door. Nearest dish room.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan coolers walk in cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth Lactic acid compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On cooks line 0 ppm Changed sanitizer then was 704ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above cook line **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
45
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Calamari batter in dry stock room **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag in Dish room by clean dishes **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in or walk-in freezer on far right bottoms corner
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.by back door and behind beverage counter
36-27-5
Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On clean item shelf in dish room Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
78
May 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
64
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects in kitchen near mixer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both hand sinks in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging onside of Merry chef oven. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bar area or other areas of the establishment.
36-64-5
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 Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carrabba's Italian Grill?
Across the inspection record, “objectionable odors at the bar by host stand **warning**” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Carrabba's Italian Grill.
How does Carrabba's Italian Grill compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Carrabba's Italian Grill most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
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 five 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 three times per year on average.
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