Carrabba's Italian Grill, 1299 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1299 S Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
License #: 1620601
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... Cook lines
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. ... calamari batter mix opened/uncovered.
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. ... Both Cook Linse - Hood Filter "spacer bar(s) missing OR filters improperly installed.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ... on cook line utensils in dipper wells of standing water with "no" tinning water.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. ... At mop sink
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. ... Class K portable extinguisher on floor beneath 3 compartment sink drainboard.
  • Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. ... (2) 15 lb. LP Propane Gas Tanks on shelf in rear kitchen mop sink area.
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... Throughout kitchen, prep areas and cook line.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in holding units.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. ... At mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
3/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. ... Cook line
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. ... Main cook line
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair. ... Cook line end above 8 burner open top range.
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ... Directly atop soiled ice bin.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lids.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. ... Sausage links. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ... COOK LINE... (ColdTop) cooked sausage 62° cooked meatballs 61° sliced pepperoni 59° sliced marinated mushrooms 58° cheeses 58°
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibbs. ... In kitchen. ... At interior mop sink. ... Exterior rear near dumpsters
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer heads. ... Floor and counter top mixers
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Prep area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Various dressings in salad prep cooler on front line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found between 44 degrees Fahrenheit and 47 degrees Fahrenheit for over four days. See stop sale.
  • 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. House made dressings with egg.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Far end of bar.
  • 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. Front counter salad Bain Marie
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Sanitizer pail **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. East cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Station 3 reachin cooler on the cooks line. Do not keep any potentially hazardous foods in this unit until it is repaired and operating properly or the food is properly iced down.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Appetizer reachin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potentially hazardous foods in station 3 cooler,
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored above pasta in thee station 3 reachin cooler drawers Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Inside the ice machine.
10/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. Near pizza oven
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. Shut off due to conversion over to tankless water heaters.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Prep area
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Service area.
3/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Mens and womens bathrooms.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Herb mix in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cooked ribs in the walkin cooler .
8/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handwash sink in back kitchen blocked by garbage can. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents in dishwash / server station . Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. shelfs.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. cookline.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. below handwash sink in back kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs on cookline at 50 degrees. was stacked to high in flip-top cooler on cookline. meatballs time marked with remaining 3 hour limit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw eggs over cheeses and produce. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by utensils. mildew/mold remover stored next to drink ice bucket. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. clear liquid. Corrected On Site.
2/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw eggs over dough in walk-in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. mozzarella cheese on shelf in walk-in cooler not wrapped/protected Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. rusted shelfs in walk-in cooler
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. several at open cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood filters on open cookline above grill and fryers
  • Observed build-up of dust and dirt on nonfood-contact surface. fan guard in walk-in cooler Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. A/C vents in dishwash area / server station Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep area handwash sink Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor with gap on side
9/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. salad cooler on open cookline
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust on nonfood-contact surface. fan guards in wic and a/c vents over server station / coffee maker
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. broken in walk-in cooler
5/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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