Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1951 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1951 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
License #: 6215593
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters on the cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Kitchen area clean utensil shelf.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Knife on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Cook line
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cook-chill reduced oxygen packaged food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours.Sauce and soups SEE STOP SALE
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.pomodoro sauce,chicken soup and minestrone soup in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Reach in on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.Sauce and soups in the walk in cooler
  • Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. **Corrected On-Site**
08/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters in the back kitchen and at the grill on the front cook line.
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.Server area ice bin at the soda dispensers.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Door to outside seating area,server area.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Observed grout missing in the kitchen cook line causing food and water to remain between floor tiles.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of the sliding door of bin with no protection.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Grill area and pizza area of front cook line
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.Two containers of sliced soft cheese in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Raw shrimp stored above cheese on metro rack in the walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler.Raw chicken Parm over soups in bags.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw salmon over cooked chicken on speed rack in the walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler.Case of pork chops under raw beef.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Plateware in the reach in chiller at the pizza area.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.Food debris dry and observed employee slicing onions with slicer not cleaned.
2/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.fryer baskets on fry line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Grout missing between tiles throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.Dumpsters in enclosed area but not sealed from vermin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Pizza pans/screens not cleaned at least every four hours.Metal pizza peel at pizza area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Reach in coolers on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.Broken back flow device. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.Stored on shelf in dry storage. **Warning**
8/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Spatula in kitchen area between the knife rack and the wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.fryer baskets on fry line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.Grout missing between tiles throughout the kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.pasta on the floor by the office. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered.Panco bread crumbs in dry storage. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.Cases of produce in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken.Dumpsters in enclosed area but not sealed from vermin. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.Spaces between hood filters on cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.Cook line. **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Pizza pans/screens not cleaned at least every four hours.Metal pizza peel at pizza area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.Reach in coolers on cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.Aluminum pans in kitchen area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.gasket at server area ice bin and hinges on ice machine bin door. **Warning**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Throughout the cook line reach in coolers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.Mashed potatoes on cook line. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Produce with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Tomato in dry storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.See stop sale **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet.Broken back flow device. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Clean pans and small ware. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.Holding chicken broth at ambient temperature. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.Clean equipment storage. **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.Stored on shelf in dry storage. **Warning**
8/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. In bar area
  • Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Under wine in storage clot
  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area. Cups in storage closet on ground.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In unisex restroom for employees
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On lexans in dish
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Small reach on beside fryer incapable of holding TCS foods at 41° or below
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of juice and olive oil on floor in dry storage area. Glass bottles ok, plastic needs to be off the ground even though it is on an elevated step up in storage.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On lexans in dish area
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On outside of dish machine
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At front bar area
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta 52°, raw shrimp 50°, calamari 50° **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. On lid
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Forks stored handle down in dish and at servers area.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Plastic pan inserts with holes/slots have wet nesting.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a manner that prevents cross contamination. Bowl used as scoop in flour.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At end of cooks line and at bar hand sink..
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. 6 th pans above prep area chipped and cracked. And plastic hotel pans in dish area are cracked and chipped.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact with black mold like substance on plastic slotted pans in dish area.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drying dishes in hand sink at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. At main dish machine in kitchen.
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo cream sauce on cooks line at 52 degrees. In cooler longer than 4 hours. Operator willingly discarded.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Eating utensils stored handle down in servers area.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reach-in cooler holding food product at 45-46 degrees.
  • Critical - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Coolers in bar area. Glass cooler.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tile on cooks line.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Middle prep handsink blocked by garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Lexan lids beside 3 compartment.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Under prep areas.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 3rd pans in dish.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef at 45 and cooked zuchinni at 46. Corrected On Site.
5/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Ceiling tile missing. Back hallway to garbage.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on lexans in dish area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In back hallway to garbage area.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chemicals being stored in sink by dish area.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Tongs on oven handle in kitchen.
  • Critical - Lack of use of thermal test kit when using heat at dishmachine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On back of fryer on cooks line.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Under foil lined lid at ice cream station.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty hotel pan under stove/sauce prep area.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee prepping potatoes with no gloves. Potatoes not immediately being cooked. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Dough and pork on floor of walk in freezer.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Cooler at appetizer station.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Lexans chipped and broken beside dish area.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Stickers stuck to 1/3 pans in prep aa.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in refrigerator at server station. Opened yesterday not date marked.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item improperly stored. Dip it stored above hand wash sink in between 3 compartment sinks.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Towel in sink on cooks line.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. pomadora sauce cooked yesterday improperly cooled and held in walk in at 49 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs stored on oven handle on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. open beverage on cooks line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. to go containers at server station need to be stored inverted.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). pomadora sauce cooked yesterday improperly cooled. sauce at 49 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - pasta baskets encrusted with calcium build up.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(large stall of ladies restroom )
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.(sugar) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice cream freezer )
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.(small flies)
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.(soda machine ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(on floor near carry out area)
6/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).(soup not properly cooled)
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.(bulk food container)
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.(soup cooked yesterday at 49 degees f see stop sale)
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(raw chicken next to produce in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.(boxed bread in walk in freezer ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with old food. (scoop used for herb mix in server area) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(cooks line) Corrected On Site.
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.(cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(ice bucket)
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.( throughout )
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area)
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(employee restroom )
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.(in server area)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(in employee restroom ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toilet functioning improperly.(2 in mens restroom )
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.(missing floor tiles on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed LP-gas cylinder with greater than one pound LP-gas capacity inside a building. For reporting purposes only.(in storage closet) Corrected On Site.
8/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order correlated to the date or dates during which the shellstock were sold or served.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar bin
  • Observed utensils stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. water temp measured at 64 degr F [pizza station] Corrected On Site. items removed & sanitized
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. knife in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. unwrapped straws dispensed from bar & wait station
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area covered with standing water. walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind bread slicer
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above dishwashing area
  • Critical. Exit signs missing. kitchen For reporting purposes only.
1/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one moderately dented cans. artichoke hearts
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. bulk sugar bin Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. parm dressing measured at 45 degr F voluntariky discarded Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw mussels on shelf above butter Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. wiping cloth under cutting board
  • Critical. Observed handsinks used for purposes other than the designated use. pitcher in handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. above dishwashing area
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
7/21/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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