Carrabba's Italian Grill
60 Palmetto Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953 · Permanent Food Service · License 1504719
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 28 routine inspection1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 3 basic (2 repeats)-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 28, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Knife in hand-sink, manager removed knife.
Fixed on the spot
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
Several plastic container lids corners missing
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Walk in freezer floor has rust.
Objectionable odors in walk in cooler and cook line.
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.