Carrabba's Italian Grill, 3530 Tyrone Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3530 Tyrone Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
License #: 6214459
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/04/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dry pasta stored at front line with sanitary glove box onside pasta container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. (Loose bracelet on employee prepping salad.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. (Back prep line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. (Portion cups at main line.) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. (Front line by stove hot side.) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink does not provide water through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (Observed employee washing hands using only cold water at hand sink where hot water is 134°F )
  • Intermediate - Observed can opener bar resting in trash can stored below. **Corrected On-Site**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
5/1/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(unisex employee restroom) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses.(knife in Sanitizer Bucket ) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as food-contact shelf cover.(back of oven ) **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.(servers grabbing bread with bare hands ) **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. (6 in back storage) **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Meat sauce 49°F, tomato sauce 48°F, cooked mushrooms 56°F, rustica base 49°F, par cooked pasta 65°F, mozzarella six 54°F, )units holding product are in defrost according to management at time of inspection. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.(beef over shrimp) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. **Warning**
4/30/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.(server area)
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.(bar area )
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. (Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink )
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Milk 78°F, )
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. (Establishment just opened and is within 4 hours)
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(at pizza station) **Corrected On-Site**
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.( bar handwash sink)
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair.( hot water handle missing at mop sink)
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.( storage room) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.( cookline)( will use time as public health control)
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure.( slicing lemons)
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in wait staff area.
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.( invoice is not documented/ noted with freeze temperatures for salmon, although seafood is clearly marked on menu as being an item that can be cooked to order)
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.(Dishmachine area)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.( wait staff area)
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.( Dishmachine area)
4/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.Reach in coolers on cook line.Refrigeration tech called and stop sales documented.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.Stainless food pans on clean equipmentt shelf.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.Walkin cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.inside of the reach in
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.Edge around ice bin at server drink area.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.Prep area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.S pipe on handwashing sink at food preparation area of kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Tomato sauce,egg wwash,clam base,alfredo sauce at 45-47 Corrected On Site.See stop sale.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Cook line
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.Server drink area.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated above kitchen exit door. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Grill line hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided in public restroom handsinks used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. (Purse stored next to canned goods in storeroom)
  • Observed build-up of food debris on canned good storage room.
  • Critical - Observed container of medicine improperly stored on grill line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Critical - Observed employee bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind / beneath grill line equipment.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed grill line wall in disrepair.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice in waitress station.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. (Grill line) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of bar keg reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of wine spill at bottom.
  • Observed kitchen walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture beneath dishmachine machine area sink.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked. (Milk not date marked for opening date)
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used grill line equipment cover.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets on grill line coolers.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed coffee filters not stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed ice cream door in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in keg cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
10/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on kitchen storage shelves.
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters above grill line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employees bathroom facility not clean.
  • Observed food / trash debris accumulated on kitchen / liquor storeroom floor.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as equipment cover.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination.
  • Observed unnecessary items located in sprinkler pump room.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
5/24/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Exit signs not properly illuminated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions in men's restroom handicapped stall.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing signs provided at public restroom handsinks used by food employees.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on food storeroom storage shelves.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed coffee filters in waitress station stored without protection from contamination.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed fry vat food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as oven cover.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils in waitress station.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed walls soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
2/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered cheese in grill line cooler between use.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed grill line equipment food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on storeroom storage shelves.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Observed dishmachine area wall in disrepair.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise. Organize storeroom.
  • Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering.
9/27/2010Routine - 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.{MILK}
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.{WALKIN FREEZER }
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.{COFFEE MAKER & ICE MAKER}
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.[storage shelf]
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.{DISHMACHINE AREA}
  • Observed open dumpster lids.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.{DISHMACHINE AREA}
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.[damaged food storage containers] Repeat Violation.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.[KUTLETT]
  • Drain cover(s) missing.{MOP}
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.{COOKLINE}
  • Critical. Observed small flying fruit insects in beverage area.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.[vent stack in hot-water room]
9/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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