CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
762 PINE ISLAND RD SW, Cape Coral FL 33991 · 239.574.2797
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025032823 | Mar 26, 2025 | May 1, 2025 | $200 |
| 7--2019008103 | Feb 14, 2019 | Mar 12, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of beans on can rack in storage area. The Manager discarded dented can.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board solid on cook line.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The manager removed wiping cloth from under cutting board.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dishwashing area.
Sep 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair in dishwashing area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Mar 31, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
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.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
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.
Open dumpster lid.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor under prep sink in kitchen.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Recorded at 4529 BAYSHORE RD, N Ft Myers — this licence has since moved.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The cook removed tongs from cooking unit.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Jan 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled.
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.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
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.
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager moved unwashed produce to top shelf in reach-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The manager placed ice on raw chicken.
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. The manager printed out and is having all employees fill out form.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of breading. The manager moved handle out of container.
Open dumpster lid.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.