Carrabba's Italian Grill, 5425 University Pkwy, University Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5425 University Pkwy, University Park, FL 34201
License #: 5104471
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/07/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Grill grates and oven interiors on cook line.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster, and firewood storage.
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In Epson printer rack on cook line.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. RIC near wood oven, Two 1gal. Tubs minestrone 61°F overnight. Mgr states food taken from steam table into RIC, not cooled properly. Disposed of by manager. One 1gal tub vodka sauce 51°F in RIC on south end of cook line. Manager states sauce was blast chilled. All other food in cooler below 41°F. Disposed of by manager.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. RIC near wood oven, Two 1gal. Tubs minestrone 61°F overnight. Mgr states food taken from steam table into RIC, not cooled properly. Disposed of by manager. One 1gal tub vodka sauce 51°F in RIC on south end of cook line. Manager states sauce was blast chilled. All other food in cooler below 41°F. Disposed of by manager.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. RIC near wood oven, Two 1gal. Tubs minestrone 61°F overnight. Mgr states food taken from steam table into RIC, not cooled properly. Disposed of by manager. One 1gal tub vodka sauce 51°F in RIC on south end of cook line. Manager states sauce was blast chilled. All other food in cooler below 41°F. Disposed of by manager.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At 3CS.
  • Intermediate - Water filter not changed according to manufacturer's instructions. Dated 2/7/13. New filters onsite, per manager will be replaced soon.
10/07/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf bottom above grill near fryers, grill grates, RIC exteriors along cook line.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles, air conditioning vent covers, WIC ceiling and fan covers.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Clam sauce 55°F, marinara 57°F, mushrooms 47°F in unit since last night. Disposed of by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding unit unable to maintain potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. RIC top on cook line. Clam sauce 55°F, marinara 57°F, mushrooms 47°F in unit since last night. Food Disposed of by manager.
4/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Dipper well was off, mgr turned running water on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Observed servers without gloves grab unwrapped straws and place in drinks.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Meatballs, sauce, rice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mussels 49°F, scallops 47°F at cook line cooler for 30 min. Mgr. called for repair, chef put food on ice brought mussels and scallops to 41°F. **Corrected On-Site**
1/6/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Discarded by mgr **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
5/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on several area of front cook line. Build up of dried dressing is on ticket machine shelves. Some build up has potential to fall into food container drawers and onto clean plates stored on line for service,
  • Basic - Packaged pasta stored near cook line hand sink by stove and is exposed to splash.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On front line prep counter. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of white powder product under prep table removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta on lower shelf of front line. Manager says it was left out from night before. Manager discarded pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hand wash sink on cook line near stove is not accessible for employee use at all times. Equipment is on floor in front of sink and on counter at sink. Sink is not accessible from any direction but straight on. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pan lying in prep line hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 86?F hot water at multiple prep line sinks, 73?F cold sink.
1/10/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of slimy residue on ice machine door handle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled above prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Meatballs at 63degF] Corrected On Site by immediately discarding.
7/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. [Grill side drawers and sauce cabinet ambient air 45degF.] [Technician called in.]
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. [Salad side hand sink.]
  • Critical - Observed 2 live flies in kitchen at dish room area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on cookline counters, equipment, ledges around counters, cooler doors at cookline from previous night.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer at back side of blade area. Dark brown buildup.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Can opener blade dull and rusty. Needs replacing.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area. [Open pasta bag, food storage containers below soap container and within splash area of hot line hand sink.] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed fryer basket encrusted with batter from previous night. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [Raw fish, raw chicken sauce between 45degF and 48degF] Corrected On Site by moving items to blast chiller.
  • Observed residue build-up at salad cold plate station. Liquid food residue built up near door to clean plates. Potential to contaminate plates.
  • Observed residue build-up on several cookline ticket machine shelves over make tables.
  • Critical - Observed sewage backing up through 1 floor drain of establishment below bar 3 compartment sink. No visible backup at any other drain behind bar or in kitchen. Corrected On Site immediately by manager unclogging floor drain and mopping/sanitizing bar floor.
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-plastic food containers
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food(shell eggs) stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing at bar. Corrected On Site to 300ppm
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-flour Corrected On Site.
6/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-womens restroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface-hood tiles above grill
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dish stored in handsink at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-bar handsink. Observed pipes detatched under handsink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle-water bottle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
3/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cup lacking handle inside container holding cooked pasta. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried-metal pans
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container stored in handsink along cookline. Corrected On Site.
10/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed one live flie in kitchen and several in attatched outdoor dumpster area.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored (sanitizer bucket )by food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. For reporting purposes only.
5/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name-sugar bin.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-prep area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-prep area
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture-handsink at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar Corrected On Site.
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Observed bag of cocoa and container of seasoning without a cover Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed small hole in wall at dishwash area.
  • Observed chipped light sheild in dishwash area.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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