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CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

12990 CLEVELAND AVE · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3505059
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8897992
DBPR license4604164

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler; cooked pasta (53F – Cold Holding); cooked peas (51F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F – Cold Holding); cooked meat sauce (49F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding); homemade Alfredo w/cream (52F – Cold Holding); cooked cheese ravioli (53F – Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. 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 in walk-in cooler; 13 gallons of cooked lentil soup. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#5High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler near by kitchen entrance; raw chicken (51F – Cold Holding); homemade tomato sauce (52F – Cold Holding); home made Alfredo sauce (51F – Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F – Cold Holding); raw scallops (52F – Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (49F – Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler for 3 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in freezer. In reach-in cooler; cooked pasta (53F – Cold Holding); cooked peas (51F – Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (50F – Cold Holding); cooked meat sauce (49F – Cold Holding); sliced cheese (48F – Cold Holding); homemade Alfredo w/cream (52F – Cold Holding); cooked cheese ravioli (53F – Cold Holding) Per operator all items placed in reach-in cooler overnight. **Warning**

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Basic 3

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near by cook line. **Warning**

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#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease. **Warning**

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#3Basic03G-54-1

Basic – 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 in walk-in cooler; 13 gallons of cooked lentil soup. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.