CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed meat sauce (49F - Cold Holding); marinara (49F - Cold Holding); lobster bisque sauce (50F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); Pomadora sauce (49F - Cold Holding); lemon butter sauce (49F - Cold Holding); liquid gold sauce (49F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic sauce (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed meat sauce (49F - Cold Holding); marinara (49F - Cold Holding); lobster bisque sauce (50F - Cold Holding); mac n cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut tomato (52F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (49F - Cold Holding); Alfredo sauce (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); Pomadora sauce (49F - Cold Holding); lemon butter sauce (49F - Cold Holding); liquid gold sauce (49F - Cold Holding); roasted garlic sauce (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler. Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jesus M, Alfredo R, Kyle K expired 4/30/2020 Warning

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen. Warning

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout back of house. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle submerged in flour and breadcrumbs. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up in dish area. Warning

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface on cook line. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 6 small flying insects in the dishwashing area. Observed one live small flying insect at the mop sink.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. 7 bags of Alfredo Sauce labeled as prepared on 10/2/24 unopened and 2 bags of Marinara labeled as prepared on 10/16/24. See stop sale.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Walk-in cooler: lemon butter (48F - Cold Holding); prepared lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (48F Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (44F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw veal (44F Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked linguine (48F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); panchetta (45F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food held in walk-in cooler and prepared prior to today observed at improper temperature. See stop sale. lemon butter (48F - Cold Holding); prepared lasagna (46F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (48F Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (44F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); raw veal (44F Cold Holding); raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked linguine (48F - Cold Holding); stuffed mushrooms (45F - Cold Holding); panchetta (45F - Cold Holding)

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Feeder chute on the Robot Coupe observed to have encrusted food debris.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink: no paper towels at handwashing sink in the dish room and no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Operator replaced supply. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent: detergent dispenser was empty. Operator replaced/refilled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up at the rolling station. Operator moved silverware to proper position for food safety. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. 7 bags of Alfredo Sauce labeled as prepared on 10/2/24 unopened and 2 bags of Marinara labeled as prepared on 10/16/24. See stop sale.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flies in the bar area, specifically around the beer taps, 4 small flies in the server station area and 3 small flies in the dish area near the hand wash sink and 5 in dry storage and one by the back door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Small flies still present. Six observed in bar area and one in dry storage. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to replace boards. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas throughout the back and middle of the house. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles and grout in multiple areas of the middle and back of the house. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Time extended to allow Operator time to correct. Time Extended

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 small flies in the bar area, specifically around the beer taps, 4 small flies in the server station area and 3 small flies in the dish area near the hand wash sink and 5 in dry storage and one by the back door. Warning

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Conducting cook/chill on soups and sauces and holding more than 48 hours with no HACCP plan. Discussed with Operator the need to open cook/chill bags within 48 hours or submit a proposed HACCP plan for approval. Warning

Intermediate - Rinse solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Gauge for rinse cycle indicated 74F. Discussed specifications with Operator and recommended calling for service. Warning

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in multiple areas throughout the back and middle of the house. Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing floor tiles and grout in multiple areas of the middle and back of the house. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Heavy black buildup on exterior of cold tables on the cook line. Old labels observed on plastic pans stored as clean in the dish area. Warning

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken being thawed in a slotted pan under running water and not submerged. Warning

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls soiled with encrusted food debris in multiple areas throughout the middle and back of the house. Warning

High Priority - Operator not complying with the procedures stated in the variance or HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is not filling out temperature logs as indicated in approved plan. Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. In dry storage across from office, 2 on shelves, 3 in coffee bag container, 8 in far back corner. 6 in employee bathroom. 4 on floor of boiler room, also chew marks present, 6 on containers on rack in boiler room. 8 in liquor storage room. 11 on wooden shelving on service side of cook line in dining room, 7 on counter above around computer . Under high chairs in corner dining room, 7 droppings. On and under chairs in front part of side dining room, 16 observed. Under large round table in corner of dining room, 18 observed, also chew marks present. Warning

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In back prep kitchen, can opener blade and slicer soiled with accumulated food debris. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times in back pre kitchen left side, blocked with fan on floor. Operator moved can for sink access. Repeat 3/20/2023. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in prep kitchen, front line and bar areas. Repeat 3/20/2023. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar, front kitchen and back kitchen. Repeat 3:20/2023 Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm) on cook line. Operator replaced bucket Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Four rodent droppings in cleaning corner next to service station in dining room to right of open kitchen. Warning

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line right handwash sink blocked with bus tub of dishes on floor. Operator cleared the sink for use. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dishwashing area, 2 in back utility room. Warning

Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Inside dining room under drink service station to right of open kitchen, two dead rodent in pest control device. Outside back kitchen exit to dumpster, to the left, in separate electrical room, one dead rodent in pest control device. Observed chew and damage in front dining room left side entrance, right side second table from right along windows away from front entrance Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water around floor drain across from walk-in cooler in back kitchen. Warning

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cook line equipment in front kitchen opening into dining room. Warning

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Warning

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Outer openings not protected during operation and vermin and/or environmental cross contamination present. Side dining room door propped open.left side customer entrance in dining room with gaps. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 13 small flying insects in linen and non-food storage area located near door leading to dumpster. This is a repeat violation from 9/21/2021. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Operator place paper towels at the sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front cook line and bar area. This is a repeat violation from 9/21/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On front cook line, heavy accumulation of food debris under equipment around pizza oven and on main line facing dining room. This is a repeat violation from 9/21/2021. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed berries stored above washed lettuce in walk in cooler. Operator moved unwashed products to lower shelf for proper food protection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 3 each #10 cans crushed tomatoes observed heavily dented at seams. Warning

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 20 live small flying insects observed in soda machine bib in box storage rack. 5 live small flying insects observed around ice machine in center of back kitchen. Admin Complaint

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple locations in rear kitchen with standing water - dishwashing machine area, three compartment sink area, storage near employee belongings area and area outside of mop sink. Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food debris and slime under all cooking equipment in front cook line, prep equipment in middle back kitchen under hood vent, and ice machine. Warning

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, faucet at three compartment sink in back kitchen leaking water. Warning

Basic - Standing water in floor drain under reach in cooler in front cook line by pizza oven. Warning