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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

27220 BAY LANDING DR · BONITA SPRINGS · Lee County · FL 34135

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 1, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3420167
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8617538
DBPR license4605269

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flies in the bar area, specifically around the beer taps, 4 small flies in the server station area and 3 small flies in the dish area near the hand wash sink and 5 in dry storage and one by the back door. **Warning**

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Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate03G-50-1

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. Conducting cook/chill on soups and sauces and holding more than 48 hours with no HACCP plan. Discussed with Operator the need to open cook/chill bags within 48 hours or submit a proposed HACCP plan for approval. **Warning**

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#9Intermediate16-54-4

Intermediate – Rinse solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Gauge for rinse cycle indicated 74F. Discussed specifications with Operator and recommended calling for service. **Warning**

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Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**

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#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas throughout the back and middle of the house. **Warning**

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#3Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles and grout in multiple areas of the middle and back of the house. **Warning**

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#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy black buildup on exterior of cold tables on the cook line. Old labels observed on plastic pans stored as clean in the dish area. **Warning**

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#5Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in a slotted pan under running water and not submerged. **Warning**

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#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with encrusted food debris in multiple areas throughout the middle and back of the house. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.