Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1575 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1575 Palm Bay Rd, Palm Bay, FL 32905
License #: 1504757
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/22/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of food debris,dirt on transfer cart for food product **Warning**/ cleaned needs more detail
09/22/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils./ pizza line area **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor with heavy black mold like substance in front of ice bin/ side wall of ice bin **Warning**
  • Basic - Heavy Build-up of food debris,dirt on transfer cart for food product **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ flour **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Several Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Pizza reach in garlic dressing, sliced tomatoes, cut chicken 45-50 degrees f- put in front line from walk in 1 1/2 hr ago recommended rapid chill **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder/ pizza line **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap./ front cooks line- slight clog **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
09/19/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.front cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Several Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** ordered new
6/6/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.front cook line **Warning**
  • Basic - Several Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes and cut leafy greens both found 50°. Since 11:30 recommend rapid chill. Manager had ice packs applied. Checked again found at 40° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in dish/ prep area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of substance on/around tea dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sinks and through out facility. Plumbers on site. Change hot water tank to tankless. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Pizza Peel boards **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerated drawers not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Found at 50° rechecked at the end of the inspection found at 43° **Warning**
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. By office **Warning**
6/4/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - All Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ middle front cook's line
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. In bar area
  • Basic - Wall soiled with heavy accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. And several other areas in kitchen
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wood pizza peel cracked/chipped.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food./ stenos stored on top shelf in storage area over food **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits./ interior and exterior of oven/stove
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit./ 90°f in employee handsink
  • Intermediate - Moderate Slicer blade soiled with old food debris./ lettuce slicer
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in ice machine area
9/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.air vents
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.the mop sink is very dirty
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.in front of the soup steamer near the office
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.a bag of ice is on the freezer floor
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning.mop sink is being used as a catch all
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer floor soiled
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.moderate to heavy build up **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. A time guide from the Division
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./metal cambros
  • Critical - Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
  • Critical - Observed an employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves./bread/scooping ice
  • Observed metal dispener hose with heavy slimy/mold-like build-up/in the bar area
  • Observed portable cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./prep area Corrected On Site.replaced
  • Observed wall moderately soiled waite station area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust./by chill machine
  • pizza peel with heavy chips/peeling manager discarded Corrected On Site.
8/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/26/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds./put back on cook to proper temperature of 165 degrees f-168 degreesf Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./cambro's storage area
  • Critical - Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust./product in marinator by employee handwashing sink
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed./slicer not cleaned in between tomatoe/salami being sliced
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices./cambro's/lids
  • Critical - Observed all employee handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./dumping food,ice Repeat Violation.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust./ceiling lightbshiellds by back doir/prep area
  • Observed cambro's stored on soiled shelf under bread oven
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable./portable Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands./before puttingg on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue/gunk build-up on employee handwashing sink front line
  • Observed small hole in ceiling./by mop sink sensor
  • Observed wall moderately soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface./employee handwashing sink front line
  • 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.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit./found written procedure Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above./ sauces cooks line
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product Corrected On Site.
  • dirty blade stored with clean containers
2/21/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Empliyee Hand washing sink lacking proper hand drying provisions/front cooks line and bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Employee Handwashing sink lacking cleanser /front line and bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Floors tiles missing around floor drain
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.dish in hand sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ali cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing./dumping drinks
  • Critical - Observed moderate accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment and debris on clean side line
  • Observed moderate build-up of mold-like substance on surface inside all hand sinks
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.mashed potatoes h.h at 123F in steam table.recommend to reheat to 165F
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.when bringing back dirty dishes and not removing gloves when returning on cook line.
10/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized plates and bowls not stored inverted in walkin freezer.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.quaternary for bar 3 bay sink Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Corrected On Site.found
  • Critical - Observed employees engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands before appling gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy residue build-up on crash carts Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed stainless steel cleaner stored on top of icemachine. Corrected On Site.
3/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.chicken broth and clarified butter 81F on cook line. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pasta 84F on cook line counter Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.alfredo sauce 46F and sour cream 46F in top cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.discarded
  • Critical. Observed whole shell eggs stored over seafood in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed several cracked plastic lids on storage rack where clean dishes are stored
  • Observed individual cutting boards moderatly grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.bar
  • Observed moderate build-up of mold-like substance on exterior surface of ice buckets
  • Observed heavy build-up of food debris inside heat well
  • Observed moderate build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on push cart
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.bar RIC
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.ice buckets
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Observed wall moderatly soiled with accumulated food debris.rack where oinons and potatoes
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by bags of oinons and potatoes. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked pasta 47F,raw chicken parmasian 47F cooked pasta 48F.recommend to rapidly chill to 41F. Corrected On Site.removed all phf'S from hot side RIC and placed in the walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cook line RIC's and drawers ambient temperature is 49F.hot side.no warning issued due to other RIC's on cook line maintaing 41F and below.UNIT IS NOT TO BE USED TILL MAINTAING 41FBAND BELOW
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.spatula for lasagna
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sliding doors on icemachine badly cracked
  • Observed shelves in dry storage peeling and bowing up.
  • Critical. Observed heavly soiled walkin cooler shelves.
  • Critical. Observed moderate soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance in handsink on front cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.food in hand sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.north end of cook line
  • Critical. Observed several live flies in kitchen.
  • Floors tiles broken in dish area
  • Floors tiles on the front cook line are broken or missing and grout is missing around tiles Repeat Violation.manager states the work will begin in June.
  • Observed mpderate food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.front cook line
  • Observed in storage area peeling paint
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in bread station
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean linens stored in improper location.Aprons stored on cases of tomatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 07/12/2010.
5/11/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.calamari 46F and mozzerella sticks 48F in the cook line RIC located by fryers. Corrected On Site.recommend rapid chill.
  • Critical. Observed salt pellets stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered pasta in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.next to clean linen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.plastic lexons in dish are cracked and chipped. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.front kitchen red and green cutting boards,prep table
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.bar
  • Critical. Observed heavy buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles.bar
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.around gaskets of dish cooler
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.plastic pans wet nesting. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.dump staion in the waitstaff area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions,soap and hand washing sign.south end of cook line up front cook line
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.grout missing around tiles.manager states they are being resurfaced.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tile busted at bar entrance
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
12/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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