Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral
Last inspected:
762 Pine Island Rd Sw, Cape Coral, FL 33991Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral has accumulated 185 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.3 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for rodent activity. A fire safety violation in 2022 documented a locked exit door. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Top recurring violations involve proper ventilation, employee health reporting, and approved food sources.
Most recent closure: February 14, 2019 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral: 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
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral: Emergency Closure History (1)
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025032823 | $200.00 | Mar 26, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2019008103 | $400.00 | Feb 14, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Exit door locked. 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 Cape Coral: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 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
— 5 inspections26 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Disaster Response· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 8 inspections27 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral last inspected?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral last shut down?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral was last shut down on February 14, 2019 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 Cape Coral?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral had?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral 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 Cape Coral find?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral was most recently inspected on February 17, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral has been emergency-closed 1 time 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral been fined?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Cape Coral has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 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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