Carrabba's Italian Grill, 2106 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2106 W Cortez Rd, Bradenton, FL 34205
License #: 5104092
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 2/7/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler along cookline not capable of holding potentially hazardous foods at 41F or below. Potentially hazardous foods placed on ice bath. **Warning** Upon callback cooler is not in use, repair on order.
2/7/2014Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Employee personal items(jacket) stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed a missing/broken tile along cookline and holding standing water. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in dipper well but dipper well not on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Observed worn aluminum foil used as a food cover. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed drain in front of ice machine holding standing water. Manager indicated repair on order for same day as inspection. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp, mussels, calamari, tomato type sauce, and mozzarella sticks held between 56°F and 58°F. Foods were inside cooler for approximately one and a half hours. Foods were placed on ice bath. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed reach in cooler along cookline not capable of holding potentially hazardous foods at 41°F or below. Potentially hazardous foods placed on ice bath. **Warning**
2/4/2014Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage (sugar) area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food(sugar) removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
9/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair along cookline.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed spoons stored inside handsink at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
4/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, handsink next to pizza oven Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, handsink next to pizza oven Corrected On Site.
  • Observed a cracked food storage container Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer and bag of bread crumbs on floor of dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water(walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
8/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees(handsink along cookline )
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed items stored inside handsink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. Observed jacket hung on rack alongside bags of onions. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
4/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm at kitchen prep line, multiple buckets where prepping is underway. Corrected On Site.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. [employee restroom]
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. [Dry storage shelves unfinished wood.]
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on walk in cooler shelving.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, orange liquid in bin next to flour bin. Equipment and bag of breadcrumb like grain is in bin with liquid buildup. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site by discarding and replacing.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen. [Dry storage room, 3 live fruit flies.]
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Door on under counter reach in unit at front line is in disrepair. Inner wall pulls off door frame. Gaskets do not seal fully.
  • Observed residue build-up above door hinge of ice machine in groove above opening. Potential for debris to fall/spill into ice.
8/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [3 large heavily grooved cutting boards stored vertically under prep mixer table, also heavily stained.]
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. [Prep line]
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area. [Observed 3 fruit flies type insects at bar.]
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Stainless steel bowl in large white flour container under prep counter by walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Observed cook remove change sanitary gloves without first washing hands before continued food prep.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda machine with green residue around nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans are wet nested in tall pile on storage rack outside dishmachine area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen by ice machine/soda machine.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Kitchen/dining/bar area floor tiles with deep grout grooves or cracked/broken in areas.
10/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. LACK OF DATE MARKING FOODS PREPARED OVER 24 HRS COLD HELD IN WALKIN - LASAGNE, EGG PLANT PARMESAN, ETC C.O.S.
  • Critical. PLASTIC DRAPE AROUND BREAD CART HEAVILY SOILED
  • SINGLE SERVICE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED - STYROFOAM TAKE OUT CANTAINERS, SHOULD BE INVERTED C.O.S.
5/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. [dairy, 65F, reachin cooler at cookline] Discarded by mgr] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Reachin cooler at cookline 65F, small ALL SOUTHERN unit. Emptied by management/ service company called. Establishment has many other nearby reachin coolers to use.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Sack of potatoes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.[flour] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. [on shelving above exposed drink ice] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.[black buildup in grooves] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.[handsink near walkin cooler] Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. [one toilet in ladies room not functioning]
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. [walkin freezer]
1/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Rear kitchen across from tilt skillet.
8/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/18/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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