Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1001 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1001 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32809
License #: 5808239
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 3/5/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink./ kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. / several reach in coolers in front line broken.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. / end of cook line by the hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. / back prep area.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cheese at 45F / front line make table / moved to walk in cooler.
3/5/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. / end of cook line by the hand sink / **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair./ end of the cook line by the hand sink.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. / sanitizing bucket / back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / heavy cream at 45F / walk in cooler / product was iced / temperature last checked at 42F.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / crabmeat at 46F / walk in cooler / product was discarded by manager.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. / raw chicken over raw pork, raw beef over raw fish / front line drawer cooler / **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. / floor drain located by the ice machine / back of the house / manager call for service immediately and the plumber is on the way. Checked all the floor drains at the establishment, only one floor drain backing up. / plumber on site and found straws in drain / problem was fixed / **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. / lemon butter sauce / front line.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. / bar / **Corrected On-Site**
9/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. / end of cook line by the hand sink.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. / in front of tilt skillet.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. / cooked mushrooms / walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ reach in coolers / front line.
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. / walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / 2 containers of white substances / dry storage room.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. / male employee.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. / reach in cooler / bar
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. / empty water pitcher / next to grill. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. / reach in cooler across from pizza oven. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. / next to grill. **Corrected On-Site**
4/12/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / observed a waste basket blocking the hands ink / cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. / scoop inside butter container.
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area. /
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. / light shield / hood area.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. / reach in salad cooler / front line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / butter at 44F / line cooler / product moved to walk in cooler / temperature rechecked at 41F. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. / milk opened 2 days ago / bar.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. / quat over 500ppm / 3 bay sink.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / coffee filter on top of coffee machine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. / walk in cooler.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. / dish washing room and 3 bay sink. **Repeat Violation**
  • Observed wet wiping cloth used under cutting board / throughout the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. / 2 missing tiles on cookline floor with standing water.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / observed a bucket of water in handsink / cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / observed a waste basket blocking the handsink / cookline.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. / men and women / employees restroom.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. / flour container in dry storage room.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. / reach in cooler / bar.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. / back kitchen.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / meatball at 45F / walk in cooler / product was iced.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / mushroom at 48F / prep area / front / product was discarded.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / mushroom at 48F / walk in cooler / product was dicarded by Manager.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. / across from ice machine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. / behind 3 bay sink.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. / dishwashing room.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. / observed two containers of white substances in dry storage room / Corrected On Site.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. / buckets next to warewashing
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / next to cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. / handsink was blocked by a trash can / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. / observed employee drink on prep table / front kitchen / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. / throughout establishment.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. / under the handsink / by cookline.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. / walk in cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / front kitchen / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. / cheese at 45F / walk in cooler / product was discarded / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / front counter / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / lemon at bar area / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. / lemon at wait station / Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. buckets of sugar and flour / dry storage room / Corrected On Site.
11/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/24/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Cooked poultry not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, cooling product was tighly covered inside walk in cooler, meatballs and mushrooms.
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, was 45f, mushrooms were 47f product was cooked yesterday.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, lemons under towel dispenser.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, cook's when going to pickup equipment to the back area.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat foodserver touching lemons with lemons.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect, server touching bread with bare hands.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, cook's not washing hands when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold, not reaching 180f.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface,storage racks inside walk in cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handsink by dishwashing machine .
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, by cook's line.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, walk in cooler.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water, cook's line.
9/21/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/3/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/2/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean
  • Employee lockers provided and used, clean
  • Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
7/1/2010Routine - FoodInitial Service Request
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, ice cream inside walk in freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, hodd fi ters back hood.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, storage racks inside wa in cooler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, metal pans by back kItchen area.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, under handsink by cook's line.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, back kitchen .
  • Ceiling tile missing, by back door.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dustcables of tv in dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Emergency lighting illumination not provided for at least 1.5 hours during failure of normal lighting, light in disrepair front of liqour. For reporting purposes only.
5/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, garlic butter 69 degrees Fahrenheit on cook's line without timemarking. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food,Raw chicken and raw eggs over rte pasta in cook's line drawers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, pancetta in walkin cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, sugar container.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, waittress station.
  • Observed employee with soiled apron. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, prep area.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, brick oven.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Not in use right now. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, bar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, dishmachine room. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No current boiler certification provided/available., water heater is over 400,000 BTUs. For reporting purposes only.
12/9/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 10/16/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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