Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice

Last inspected:

1751 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice has accumulated 125 violations across 21 inspections dating back to 2016, averaging 5.95 violations per inspection — slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring, particularly employee health reporting issues cited in at least 5 inspections, proper cooking temperature violations appearing in 6 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations in at least 2 inspections. Handwashing and hand-washing facility violations were documented in multiple inspections, including a 2023 complaint inspection that resulted in a Warning Issued disposition. A fire safety violation involving a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone was documented in October 2019. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 identified 10 violations including high-priority findings related to management awareness, shell stock requirements, handwashing facilities, employee health reporting, and parasite destruction; the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
125Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice: 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. Observed at prep area to entrance of frontline.

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections30 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice last inspected?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice?
The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice are: Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.
How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice had?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice find?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice ever been shut down?
No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Venice has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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