CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Is CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL clean? No — a D, 64/100, at its most recent inspection on June 26, 2026. That visit logged 3 high-priority and 12 basic violations.
Inspectors cited 3 high-priority and 12 basic violations. That leaves it safer than 6% of Orange County restaurants we grade. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.
D grade · 64/100 · safer than 6% of Orange County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (407) 355-7277
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:
- DOMINO'S PIZZA #5121
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- D (64/100)
- Violations
- 15 total — 3 high-priority, 12 basic
- Address
- 5701 VINELAND RD, Orlando, FL
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Categories
- Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Caterer, Gluten-free restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.4 stars (2720 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Florida Center
- Seats
- 246
- Phone
- (407) 355-7277
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Diners rate this place well. The inspector did not. Reviewers who mention how guests are treated rate this place 4.9 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
Conspicuously absent: freshness and temperature, which no reviewer brings up. The split is 17 positive to 1 negative across 18 rated reviews. 5 stars is the modal score, given by 16 of the 18 reviewers who rated.
Set against that, the state's own inspection graded the kitchen a D (64/100), with 3 high-priority and 12 basic violations recorded. Reviews describe the meal; the grade describes the conditions it was made in. That inspection was on June 26, 2026. The trend across inspections is decline. On health score it sits safer than 6% of the Orange County restaurants we grade. Among the items recorded were cross-contamination.
The practical read: people enjoy eating here, and the kitchen still failed its last inspection. Those are separate claims, and only the second one gets checked by anybody. Everything above is computed from the 18 reviews reproduced below.
Our own analysis of 18 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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The waitress was very professional and accommodating. I asked for a table closer to the television to watch a World Cup match after we were seated and she was very understanding.
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The trio, the best!!!
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Juanita was AMAZING!! If you want a down to earth waitress Juanita is the one, she is very pleasant and a top notch person.
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Lasagna terrible is only pasta nasty food
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Went for to go. Service outstanding. Food was very good
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Tiyonna was the most amazing server; super attentive and made sure we had a great family dinner.
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It was aight, great place to go too on a first date yay
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I anticipated an enjoyable meal during my first-ever visit to this location, but I received a totally superb 'dining experience', even as a solo customer seated at the bar. Bartender/server, Phillip, was on his game in every way imaginable, and truly was the highlight of the evening visit. The menu suggestions and response to questions was great, and I was made to feel very welcome throughout. Big kudos to the chefs who prepared several items to Perfection. It is VERY easy to recommend this restaurant, and I certainly will return. First visit was on a whim, but now I know I WANT to go. (December 2021 UPDATE) I continue to be very impressed with the restaurant. Great food and service. It can be a bit challenging to access restaurant from the main roads, but it is SO worth it once there. Thanks! (January 2025 Update) Five friends gathering on a Sunday afternoon with only two goals: Catch up on things after the holidays and have a tasty/relaxing meal while doing so. Both goals were easily accomplished with the second half of that provided by our wonderful server Michelle G. She was basically Perfection and we enjoyed the personality as well as the great menu tips. Our group can occasionally be high maintenance, and Michelle just went with it all. We each got different main meals, and my choice (with suggestion by Michelle as well) was the seasonal Rigatoni Al Forno w/ Sausage. That was A LOT of meal in the bowl and definitely matched the description of "cheesy". It was quite…
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Melhor lugar que já comi. Ambiente agradável, comida saborosa e os garçons extremamente atenciosos.
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The staff at this carrabbas was amazing and very friendly! 10/10 recommend!
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This is a great restaurant if you’re looking for some decent Italian food. The calamari was a little too “fried” for me - I prefer less breading. Other than that everything was very tasty - side salad, lentil soup, grilled trout and grilled salmon both with a side of delicious broccoli. The server was very attentive but I will say that everything came out a little too fast for my liking. There were not a lot of diners when we were there so I guess orders went into the kitchen and came out quickly. Nobody’s fault but if you prefer a slower paced meal, it would be best to inform the server.
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A true family experience with great food, special service, and excellent Italian food ..what's not to love
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Simplesmente maravilhoso! O atendimento foi impecável. Infelizmente nao lembro o nome da garçonete que nos atendeu na mesa, mas a mulher tinha um carisma e uma educação impecável. A comida estava deliciosa e digo, vá com muita fome, porque a comida é muito bem servida. Eu não consegui comer tudo. Recomendo esse restaurante para todo mundo que esteja em Orlando.
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Megan and her team were AMAZING! They managed to get our group of 35 seated on a Saturday night, with appetizers, drinks and dinner within an hour. Truly incredible teamwork. They provided excellent customer service, were very attentive and never made us feel like we were a bother (like most restaurants do with large parties with kids). The food was also very good, everyone enjoyed their dishes. Would recommend this location without a doubt. Thank you!
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Juanita was great! Super knowledgeable and funny. She was attentive and never let our drinks run empty. Definitely have to go back soon.
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Brian attended us excellently and always makes our dining experiences the best! It’s a joy to eat here.
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I ordered take-out and spectacular as usual. love this place and the food.
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Christina was SO kind. Her service more than earned this five star review.
Overall Score
47 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 4 to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 4 to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 4 to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 4 to 10 PM
- Friday
- 4 to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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June 26, 2026 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 12 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 46 — Exits not blocked or locked (reporting only)
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February 18, 2026 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
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December 19, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
2 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: June 26, 2026