CARRABBAS ITALIAN GRILL
10075 GULF CENTER DR, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239-690-2426
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects found. 10 on ceiling, boxes in server, mainway at entrance to kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025089625 | Nov 3, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2019021982 | Mar 29, 2019 | May 22, 2019 | $400 |
| 7--2018007712 | Jan 5, 2018 | Mar 5, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and focused in front of to expo window in dining area.n
- From initial inspection : No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. At entrance to kitchen from dishwashing area by handwash sink. At back door to kitchen.
Jul 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 8 at entrance to bar on shelving, 8 above pass through window to kitchen, dining room side.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb locate above dishwashing machine in kitchen.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container of seasoning stored directly in front of handwash sink, very difficult to wash hands properly due to reach and location of sink, possibility to drip into food. Operator rearranged area to allow regular access to handwash sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen and focused in front of to expo window in dining area.n
No portable fire extinguisher present. For reporting purposes only. At entrance to kitchen from dishwashing area by handwash sink. At back door to kitchen.
Observed piece of metal sticking out of bottom plug at entrance to kitchen from dishwashing area near handwash sink around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 on cook line.
Nov 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle reach-in cooler across from broiler, lower portion, breaded raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef and pork meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella slices (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked mushroom risotto (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In middle reach-in cooler across from broiler, lower portion, breaded raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beef and pork meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); mozzarella slices (54F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding); cooked mushroom risotto (48F - Cold Holding) stored overnight per operator.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 on cook line.
Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed employee portioning cups of sauce at booth in dining area. Spoke with manager regarding food preparation areas and proper access to handwash sinks.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under middle section of cook line equipment closer to dining room.
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall around walk-in cooler door, heavy damage at threshold.
Jul 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. 10 on ceiling, boxes in server, mainway at entrance to kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler, raw shell eggs over potatoes. Operated rearranged for proper food storage.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler, raw ground beef over raw scallops. Operated rearranged for proper food storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk-in cooler milk ( 48F cold holding); cooked beef sauce (54F cold holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); per operator for three hours, stating that door to cooler remains propped open for entire delivery period of 3 hours. Operator propped open walk-in freezer door, iced down foods and placed container in ice bath, called technician for same day service.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. One outside of walk-in cooler.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under bibb in box soda rack, dishwashing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall around walk-in cooler door, heavy damage at threshold.
Dec 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked beef. Raw chicken over raw veal. Operator rearranged walk-in cooler for proper food storage.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back dry storage hallway, chemical stored over single service articles. On back prep line can chemical over prep station with food. By cook line chemicals with food and single service bags at corner entrance. Operator removed all chemicals to separate storage.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, left side gray hose missing one vacuum breaker. Also hose Bibb above dishwasher missing vacuum breaker.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar, milk opened three days ago per operator no date mark. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned top of machine.
Floor in disrepair on cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface cleaner sanitizer - 0 ppm DDBSA and 0 ppm lactic acid) on cook line. Operator discarded.
Aug 23, 2024□ 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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Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line and in dishwashing area.
Floor in disrepair on cook line.
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk-in cooler raw ground beef and pork over raw fish and seafood. Operator rearranged foods for proper storage.
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. 3 bags Alfredo held for more than 3 days, 5 bags lentil and sausage soup held more than 5 days, establishment does not have an approved HACCP plan.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Right side grill reach-in cooler top: goat cheese (50F - Cold Holding); housemade tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding); cream sauce (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (52F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Left side grill reach-in cooler top:; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); cheese in dressing (48F - Cold Holding) for two hours per operator. Operator iced, covered all foods and called technician. Also walk-in cooler mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); cream based sauce (45F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken soup (47F - Cold Holding) for 3 hours per operator. Operator states door was left open more than two hours while putting away delivery. Operator opened attached walk-in freezer door and iced down all foods.
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. On cook line, butter mix and sauces being held using time as a public health control, no time mark, per operator held for 2 hours. Operator added time mark for discard.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Paint stored with Bibb-in-box soda by office in kitchen. Operator removed chemicals.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade on cook line soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Right side cook line, dishwashing area, and right side prep area handwash sinks blocked with trash bins. All sinks were cleared for use by operator.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water on cook line and in dishwashing area.
Floor in disrepair on cook line.
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. 3 bags Alfredo held for more than 3 days, 5 bags lentil and sausage soup held more than 5 days, establishment does not have an approved HACCP plan.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed heavily soiled cutting board on front line suggested they replace and ensure they clean the cutting boards at least once every hours. Cutting board removed for cleaning.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed metal and plastic pans store in hand wash sink in ware-washing area, operator removed pans.
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved variance or HACCP plan. Observed incomplete records for cook chill procedures.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing near walk in cooler door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled through kitchen area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed double convection oven on the back cook line missing cover, aluminum parts and heavily soiled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris on floor under cookline, prep line and in ware washing station.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed build up of food debris in microwave oven on the cook-line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometers in any reach in unit on the cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed outside of soda fountain ice bin soiled with build up of white mold like substance.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher not service properly since Jan. 2022. No charge left on extinguisher.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle personal cell,phone and began to put on gloves to begin working with food. Educated employee on proper hand washing.
Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. No monitoring or records for HACCP plan.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build up of grease and food debris behind cooking equipment on cooks,line and prep kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking under three compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Nuts in food containers unlabeled in dry storage room.
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