Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach

Last inspected:

1285 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960

Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach has recorded 25 inspections with 183 total violations between 2016 and January 2026, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations have appeared in at least 5 recent inspections spanning July 2025 through January 2026, indicating a recurring compliance gap in this critical area. Food contact surface violations have similarly appeared across multiple recent inspections in the same period. Chemical storage and toxic substance control violations also recur across the inspection record. In January 2024 and January 2026, inspectors issued warnings after finding violations including management awareness failures, toxic substance control lapses, and chemical storage issues. Most recent inspections show mixed outcomes: a January 2026 routine inspection resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action" despite 10 violations, though the violation count and mix suggests management and employee health training remain areas of concern. A fire safety violation was documented in April 2016 when an insurance inspector's boiler report was not posted in the boiler room.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
183Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach: Comparison to Indian River County Averages

This Facility 7.3 violations / inspection 7.3 violations per inspection
Indian River County Avg 6.33 violations / inspection 6.33 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Indian River County Avg 0.12 closures / facility 0.12 county average

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Complaint Full · 48-02-5 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Insurance inspector boiler report not posted in boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure or high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— 5 inspections30 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V40 Wiping cloths usage
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V16 Proper cooking temps
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V36 Proper ventilation

Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach last inspected?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 28, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach?
The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach had?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach find?
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach was most recently inspected on January 28, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach ever been shut down?
No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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.
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.
Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Vero Beach has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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