Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville
Last inspected:
8406 Blanding Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32244Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Jacksonville has accumulated 234 violations across 36 inspections since 2017, averaging 6.5 per visit. The restaurant was shut down once for roach activity. Recent enforcement has intensified, with four consecutive callback inspections in November 2025 and repeated administrative complaints recommending disciplinary action. State records document two fire safety violations, including blocked exits and a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines.
Most recent closure: December 5, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
This Facility
6.5
violations / inspection
6.5 violations per inspection
Duval County Avg
6.27
violations / inspection
6.27 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Duval County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville: Emergency Closure History (1)
Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026004313 | $200.00 | Nov 17, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 5--2019062593 | $400.00 | Dec 5, 2019 | Tampa |
Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Lots of boxes, rear door, mgr cleared them up **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections39 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 7 inspections21 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 2, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville last shut down?
- Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville was last shut down on December 5, 2019 for roach 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 Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville are: Employee health reporting, Proper ventilation, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville had?
- Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville find?
- Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on March 2, 2026 with 15 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- Yes, Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville been fined?
- Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Carrabbas Italian Grill in Jacksonville operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Carrabba's Italian Grill (2015).
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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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