Carrabba's Italian Grill
12631 E Tamiami Trl, Naples, FL 34113 · Permanent Food Service · License 2102889
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 24 complaint inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 2 basic (1 repeat)-13
- Administrative complaint on Aug 24Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score67
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Complaint inspection
- First visitAug 24, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In the drop in cooler next to the deep fryer, cooked meatballs (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (47°F - Cold Holding). Per operator the cooler was restocked 2hours prior. Operator iced the out of temperature items for rapid cooling.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 153°F). Operator set up the triple sink, sink and surface 700ppm.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
There is a buildup of rust on the can opener blade. Operator replaced the can opener blade.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
There is an unlabeled bin of flour in the back kitchen by the mixer. Operator labeled the bin of flour.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
There is a buildup of ice inside the two ice cream freezers.
Repeat violation
Earlier inspections 1
A96Routine inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitAug 11, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In the make table cooler next to the deep fryer cooked chicken (47°F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (46°F - Cold Holding). Operator voluntarily discarded the chicken and meatballs.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
There is a buildup of ice inside the two ice cream freezers in the desert station.
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.