Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs
Last inspected:
5820 Red Bug Lake Rd, Winter Springs, FL 32708Part of: Carrabbas Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs has accumulated 239 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 8.5 per visit. The restaurant has not been shut down but faces recurring compliance issues, particularly with ventilation (26 violations), cooking temperatures (16), and chemical storage (15). Fire safety inspections documented three instances of damaged electrical wiring between 2016 and 2020, including a 2020 incident where an inspector was shocked by split wiring on a freezer door heater. Recent enforcement shows a pattern of warnings followed by callback compliance, with the most recent inspection in March 2026 resolving five violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
8.5
violations / inspection
8.5 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Heater for the freezer door frame is damaged, the wire is split and hot inspector was shocked by the wiring
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed frayed/spliced electrical wires. For reporting purposes only. Plate missing in walk in cooler
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Fork used to turn on and off light.
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 Winter Springs: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections33 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs last inspected?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs?
- The most frequently cited violations at Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooking temps, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs had?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs find?
- Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs ever been shut down?
- No, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Carrabba's Italian Grill in Winter Springs has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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