Carrabba's Italian Grill
12990 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Permanent Food Service · License 4604164
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 13 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 6 basic-9
- Safety score91
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 14, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cook line.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing near cook line.
More time given
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 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 reach in cooler at cook line; chopped tomatoes (49°F - Cold Holding); shredded cabbage (48°F - Cold Holding); cheese (48°F - Cold Holding); raw beef (51°F - Cold Holding); cooked meat sauce (47°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 3 hours. Operator placed ice bags on all items.
Fixed on the spot
Basic6
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Utensils stored in standing water 115°F at cook line. Operator increase steamer temperature.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler at cook line.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service coffee filters stored uncovered.
Operator stored coffee filters covered.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling tile missing near cook line.
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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.
Fixed on the spot
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.