CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
12990 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at cook line; chopped tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (48F – Cold Holding); cheese (48F – Cold Holding); raw beef (51F – Cold Holding); cooked meat sauce (47F – Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator placed ice bags on all items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic 6
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing near cook line. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored at prep area. Operator removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-42-4Basic – Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cook line. **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in standing water 115F at cook line. Operator increase steamer temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered. Operator stored coffee filters covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 11:08 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.