Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers
Last inspected:
12990 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers has accumulated 122 violations across 29 inspections since 2017, averaging 4.2 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines, with the largest penalty at $400. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation (16 citations), employee health reporting (11), and unclean multi-use utensils (9). Recent enforcement activity intensified in 2025, with three warnings issued between January and July, each followed by same-day callbacks to verify compliance.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers: Comparison to Lee County Averages
This Facility
4.2
violations / inspection
4.2 violations per inspection
Lee County Avg
4.36
violations / inspection
4.36 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lee County Avg
0.1
closures / facility
0.1 county average
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2017005430 | $400.00 | Jan 13, 2017 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2016015758 | $200.00 | Mar 10, 2016 | Miami (Doral) |
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 7 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 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
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers last inspected?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers had?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers find?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers ever been shut down?
- No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers been fined?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Fort Myers 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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