Carrabba's Italian Grill, 700 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 700 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
License #: 3910329
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 07/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Chipped lids
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers on cooks line not inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of white beans
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken see stop sale
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Chopped chicken 61°
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
  • Observed scorch marks around electrical outlet. For reporting purposes only. In Waite station
07/22/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Chipped containers
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Veal **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of chopped tomatoes
  • High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At dipper well
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb.
  • Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent in walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By back door
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in crack between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. At bar sink .
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back employee hand wash sink
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Not consistent
10/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw ground pork over raw fish inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front employee handsink .
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. front employee handsink .
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knives stored inbetween equipment .
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. used as storage for wiping clothes .
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. walkin cooler .
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. on cooks line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at front employee handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knives stored between equipment .
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped plastic lids, walk in cooler .
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant in walk in cooler .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. in waite station
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in walk in cooler .
11/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. cheese containers
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Knife
  • Observed improper closures and/or deflectors on equipment openings.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. by back door.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. not consistant , walkin cooler.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. walkin cooler.
2/24/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. not consistant .
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. under dishwashe .
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted in waite station .
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cloth napkins . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
9/16/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth. fruits, walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. in dry storage area.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. large tray lids.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep area.
  • Critical. Unlabeled toxic container does not bear the manufacturer's label.
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. cheese in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in an improper manner. in back employee handwash sink.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating while preparing food.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. thawning in sink.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back employee handwash sink.
  • Observed hole in wall. in dishwash .
2/11/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. in dry storage area.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. front employee handwash sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. at bar area.
10/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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