Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs
Last inspected:
27220 Bay Landing Dr, Bonita Springs, FL 34135Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs has accumulated 177 violations across 34 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The restaurant was shut down twice for rodent activity and has faced 8 disciplinary actions totaling $7,460 in fines, with the largest single penalty reaching $3,000. Recent inspection patterns show repeated high-priority violations and emergency order callbacks, particularly in early 2023 and late 2024. Proper ventilation and food handling issues represent the facility's most recurring compliance problems.
Most recent closure: August 17, 2023 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
5.3
violations / inspection
5.3 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs: Emergency Closure History (2)
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (8)
Total fines on record: $7,460.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024022828 | $800.00 | Mar 5, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2023003591 | $1,500.00 | Jan 18, 2023 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 7--2022015758 | $400.00 | Mar 3, 2022 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2021048765 | $200.00 | Sep 21, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2016043900 | $3,000.00 | Aug 22, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2016009793 | $800.00 | Feb 18, 2016 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2015038485 | $400.00 | Aug 26, 2015 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2015026075 | $360.00 | Jun 3, 2015 | Fort Lauderdale |
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 7 inspections24 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Emergency order recommended
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs last inspected?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs last shut down?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs was last shut down on August 17, 2023 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs had?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs find?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs was most recently inspected on May 8, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs has 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $7,460.00 in fines.
- How much has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs been fined?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Bonita Springs has been fined a total of $7,460.00 across 8 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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