Carrabba's Italian Grill

5701 Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32819 · Permanent Food Service · License 5810699

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 73 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 7, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found./observed 18 flying insects at bar area/no flying insects landed on food or food contact surface.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up · 12 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 6 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed by the Oct 7 follow-up, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 8 basic (3 repeats)
-27
Safety score73

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Oct62026

Routine inspection

13 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
9 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 2 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./ice machine filters expired June 2026.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  More time given
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F./122°F/cook line.
  More time given
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./cook line white cutting boards.
  More time given
  Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair./cook line broken tiles.
  More time given
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  More time given
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitOct 6, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
13 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 4 Intermediate
- 8 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found./observed 18 flying insects at bar area/no flying insects landed on food or food contact surface.
  Repeat violation
Intermediate4
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./ice machine filters expired June 2026.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times./front cook line hand sink blocked by garbage can/removed/
  Fixed on the spot
  No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink./wait station hand sink.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233./5 employees training expired.
Basic8
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./sugar handle/
  Fixed on the spot
  In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F./122°F/cook line.
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable./cook line white cutting boards.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in walk-in freezer door.
  Ice buildup up in ice cream reach in freezer/front line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hand sink interior soiled/next to small sandwich oven. Stove soiled with grease build up/back kitchen.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair./cook line broken tiles.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Mop sink room wall soiled. Behind 3 compartment sink.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Cook line under cooking equipments. Salt on dry storage room floor. Bar area floor soiled.
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

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.