Carrabbas Italian Grill

10075 Gulf Center Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33913 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606051

C
Grade C
Safety score 79 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 21, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed by the Jul 21 follow-up · 3 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 15 complaint inspection
    2 high priority (fixed by the Jul 21 follow-up), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic
    -9
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 15, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Complaint inspection

4 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 21, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    1 earlier violation still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Basic
    What was still cited

    Basic1

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Operator has begun cleaning areas.

      More time givenFixed on the spot

    Reporting only1

    • Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: No portable fire extinguisher present.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 15, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    4 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

      Hose Bibb locate above dishwashing machine in kitchen.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      8 at entrance to bar on shelving, 8 above pass through window to kitchen, dining room side.

      Administrative complaint

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Container of seasoning stored directly in front of handwash sink, very difficult to wash hands properly due to reach and location of sink, possibility to drip into food. Operator rearranged area to allow regular access to handwash sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic1

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      In kitchen and focused in front of to expo window in dining area.n

    Reporting only2

    • Code 45, Fire extinguishing equipment: No portable fire extinguisher present.

      For reporting purposes only. At entrance to kitchen from dishwashing area by handwash sink. At back door to kitchen.

    • Code 47, Electrical wiring: Observed piece of metal sticking out of bottom plug at entrance to kitchen from dishwashing area near handwash sink around electrical outlet.

      For reporting purposes only.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Vacuum breaker, backflow
Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation2
Fire extinguishing equipment2
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Handwash sinks and supplies1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Electrical wiring1