CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Direction matters as much as the letter. CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL sits at a B (82/100) today, but its inspections have been getting cleaner, not messier — an improving trend a single grade can't show.
It currently ranks safer than 21% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. The most recent report (June 26, 2026) still cited 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations, so there's room to climb. Diner rating: 4.3 from 3,231 reviews. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, gluten-free, and healthy diners.
Trend: improving · B (82/100) · safer than 21% of Brevard County restaurants we grade
Get directions Call (321) 956-1900
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- B (82/100)
- Violations
- 9 total — 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic
- Address
- 1575 PALM BAY RD, Palm Bay, FL
- Cuisine
- Italian
- Categories
- Italian restaurant, American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Caterer, Gluten-free restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.3 stars (3231 reviews)
- Seats
- 220
- Phone
- (321) 956-1900
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
One subject runs through these 28 reviews more than any other: front-of-house. Reviewers who mention the staff rate this place 4.9 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.
What nobody raises here is tidiness — it goes unmentioned across all 28 reviews. Of the 28 rated reviews, 27 sit at four stars or better and 1 at two or below. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 26 of 28.
The inspection lands in between as well: DBPR graded this kitchen a B (82/100), citing 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 7 basic violations. That result dates from June 26, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. Ranked against Brevard County, it is safer than 21% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: cross-contamination and clean clothes.
Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The underlying reviews are reproduced in full underneath.
Our own analysis of 28 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Toni was awesome! We love coming here.
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Chris was a great server! He made sure we were taken care of. Food was out fast and was really good.
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Service was right on and fast
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Chris was our server and he did an excellent job for our dinner last night.
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Dining here is a thoroughly satisfying experience. While the pricing leans slightly higher than standard fast-casual, it is well justified by the generous, gratifying portions and the excellent preparation of the food. The restaurant boasts a wonderfully warm, inviting atmosphere with a beautiful interior design. What truly highlights the evening, however, is the staff—they are exceptionally welcoming, attentive, and easily some of the friendliest individuals you will encounter. Paired with their excellent, curated selection of fine wines, it is a superb destination for a comforting and memorable meal.
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I had a very pleasant experience tonight, picking up my take out order. Starting with my carryout person Glenn who was extremely nice and helpful, to our food that was warm and delicious once we got home.
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Always delicious
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I ordered take out. My meal was out quickly. I bought the lunch special Italian sandwich and lentil/sausage soup. It was delicious!!! I love it so much that I order it every time.
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Tony was our server and was very patient and attentive to out group.
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Antonio and glen were a great pair. Came for my birthday with my family and it was lovely. A nice quiet Monday night was a great setting!
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Chris was amazing! Great service and great food.
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Aspen was a fantastic server. The best we’ve had at Carrabba’s since being in Florida for 10 years. Thank you Aspen for making our dinner amazing and my graduation extra special.
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it was really good and we doordashed
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Pam gave the most amazing service!! Ask for her when you go!! Highly recommend! Love the pistachio trout!!
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Food good . And hot
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I ordered food and it didn't look like the picture so I was a bit disappointed when I got it. I don't see much spinach and the steak is really tiny. I paid $43. I did get a salad with the meal.
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Tony very excellent server highly recommend you keep him on staff pay attention to what we needed and how we asked for it on time with me five stars
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I’d like to start this review with saying how attentive and kind our server, Chris, was during our two visits over the last month. He was on top of the entire experience, and his recommendations were on par. We had him our first visit, and we requested him again for our second visit because it was 10x more enjoyable with him as our server. The food was fantastic, lovely portions and appetizers. Just an excellent place to eat, easily the best location I’ve been to.
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Tony
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Tony is so smart, professional & service focused. Excellent
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Another great date night and our server Chris was amazing…
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The food was great and Tony is a great server!
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Tony was an excellent server!
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Excellent food as always. We had Tony as our server and he had excellent service and was very attentive. Tony is now my favorite server and when I return I will be asking for him.
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Our servers Chris and Jake were very pleasant with a great personality. They were quick and attentive.
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This is such a great place - tasty food, wonderful service and that $10 take-home deal is such an awesome value!
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Chris was amazing.
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Great service and food, but my only concern was no one responded to my yes/no question about the food before I left and it wasn’t particularly busy too…but great restaurant overall
Overall Score
63 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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June 26, 2026 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 7 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
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December 17, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 16 basic
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored (×2)
- 13 — Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; fingernails (×2)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
- 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 25 — Single-service and single-use items
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests (×2)
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
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July 23, 2025 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 13 basic
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL, by Florida DBPR grade:
- JERSEY MIKE'S SUBS #13040
- TEA TOK
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