Carrabba's Italian Grill, 8702 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 8702 Vineland Ave, Orlando, FL 32821
License #: 5811825
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 10/31/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives between faucet handles and wall on prep line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Establishment increased seating without providing written approval from the local fire authority and wastewater provider. Licensed for 230 seats. Approximately 260 seats counted. Seating change form emailed to operator.
  • Basic - Hole/gap in ceiling. Above dishmachine **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Dishwash area.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Grill base stored at room temperature on Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Prep line behind storage shelving
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mushrooms cooked 10/28 - stored in large plastic container in walk in cooler - large volume of cooked mushroom. Mushrooms at 45° (all other TCS foods in walk in cooler at 41°)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. Risotto made previous night - at 45° in Cookline cooler drawers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw pork stored in front of raw beef - Cookline cooler drawers **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Improper cooling of mushrooms and risotto (corrected on site)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Back left hand corner.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Coke nozzle - server station.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Improper cooling - large volume/covered - mushrooms/risotto **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On counter near Cookline.
10/31/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Walk in cooler racks, ice cream freezer lid at Cookline.
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Employee jacket hanging over bag of onions. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Walk in cooler: lemons
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On Cookline. Tongs touched as people walk past. Tongs hanging in front of grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. All bulbs above main Cookline not shatterproof.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth placed in use with fresh solution. Wiping cloths not fully submerged in sanitizer - insufficient sanitizer in wiping cloth buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area as well as around faucets.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Pasteurized egg stored below comminuted meat in walk in cooler raw beef above easy to eat Demi glaze.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Spray bottle hanging next to salt/spice containers - bar **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mushrooms cooling at a rate of 14° per hour. 132° at start of inspection and 117° one hour later. Recommend keeping lids off during cooling and recommend cooling in smaller batches.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food pan stored in Cookline handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ flour n sugar
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ cambro's
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on cover over the bread speed rack.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food./ cleaners stored with oil and liquor bar area
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles./ server station
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
  • Intermediate - Heavily Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Moderate Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
6/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing.under ice machine and by pizza oven
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface./ beer cooler
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb., mop sink
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing., piece of sliced tomato in drain
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade soiled with old food debris.
11/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles, waitress station, and soda guns at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls, glasses and cups inside soiled reach in cooler at bar
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.cook line Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.2 drinks stored inside of clean pots above 3 bay sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility not clean.employee's restroom
  • Observed clean plates and bowls stored in ice chest that is heavly soiled with food debree.
  • Critical - Observed glass cleaner stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease/grime on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed heavy encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavy grime accumulated on kitchen floor under equipment and throughout kitchen .
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw chicken stored over raw whole shell eggs in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered can of moussee mix. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered raw chicken in the walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottles.throughout facility Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
5/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on and around soda dispensing nozzles, at bar and weitress station . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, inside kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method sauces inside chiller all cover while cooling process. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation, chicken over fish, in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris, at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed washed fruits/vegetables stored on top of unwashed vegetables. Corrected On Site.
12/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. At handwash sink located in preparation area. Corrected On Site. Operator provided towels.
  • Observed debris accumulated on bar floor. Under all equipment.
  • Observed a build up of slimy food debris under all equipment located in bar.
  • Observed heavy slime accumulated inside floor drain located in bar.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At dipper well located in cook line. Corrected On Site. Operator removed utensils and washed,rinsed and sanitized utensils.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coming from under handwash sink located in bar.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Coming from under vacuum breaker located on mop sink.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site. Cook closed lid.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime. At bar.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled chemical spray bottle. At bar. Corrected On Site. Operator discarded chemical bottle.
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler. Corrected On Site. operator moved all washed vegetables and stored them over unwashed fruit and vegetables.
3/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing a bracelet while in preparation of food. At cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container inside reach in cooler next to ready to eat food. At cook line. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Several cracked food containers in use to store food.
  • Observed several cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. At cook line and preparation area. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation area.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair on reach in cooler by pizza oven.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Wet nesting in dish machine area.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Blocked by trash cans and sanitizer buckets on cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning above 8 burner stove at front cook line.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils. In kitchen dish machine area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed flammable material stored near fuse box/electric meter room. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
3/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in sanitizer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Flour and rice on dry storage shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher in handwash sink at cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed two dead roaches on premises, by flour in dry storage.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
9/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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