Carrabba's Italian Grill, 12990 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 12990 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907
License #: 4604164
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink at end of cookline.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
09/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed plastic lid in handwash sink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in back food prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed cooked pasta cooling covered and too deep in pans in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
5/6/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open beverage above ice machine.
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored on top of dirty ice machine between uses.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed paint on mixer in back food prep area peeling and rusting.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in dry storage.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce 57°F, mozzarella 50°F, and pasta 50°F in reach in cooler (station 3) in reach in cooler overnight. Stop Sale. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Reach in cooler (Station 3).
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
  • 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 ambient temperature of reach in cooler (Station 3) 50°F.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at wait station and handwash sink at dishwash area.
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed sauces/soup 120°F covered in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10/4/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food (flour container). **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Observed spinach thawing at room temperature. **Corrected On-Site**
3/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees near pizza oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink near pizza oven used to store kitchen utensils. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sinks on cookline used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
4/11/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture - on hot water next to pizza station.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions - stove top side of cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth - strawberries on pizza station. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation - raw chicken behind raw seafood in reach-in cooler on cookline pulling drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair - on cooler.
  • Observed soda nozzle holster area on beverage machine at server's station with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area - windex stored next to soup chill bags. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit - in ach-in coolers.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed server handling garlic for plating with bare hands, server handling drink fruit to put in glass with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands - servers after dropping off dirty dishes.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit, ice scream scoop.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food - raw beef over vegetables on cookline. Corrected On Site.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.walk in cooler,chicken ,pasta,sauces ,beef
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.knive stored between 2 pieces of wood, above handsink on front cookline
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food with mold-like growth - moldy bread in beverage station. Corrected On Site. disregarded.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor - in walk-in freezer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing 200-400ppm found at 100ppm. in sanitizing bucket. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime like in the interior of ice machine - by ice shoot. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head - in prep. area.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water - in liquor room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated food debris - under cookline equipment.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit - garlic butter on cookline found at 65 F. Corrected On Site. It was disgarded by manager.
  • Critical. Observed wine bottles in ice used for drinks.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect - observed employee cut washed celery at bar without gloves on.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container - scoops in cooked pasta on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils - cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing - 200-400ppm in sanitizing bucket on cookline.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses - at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored - istanding water by cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - in dishmachine area, used to store Buckets and gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor - under cookline equipment in station 3.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water - under cookline equipment station 3 missing tiles.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle by mop sink. Corrected On Site.
3/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. container of garlic butter, left end of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. ice bin in beverage station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before donning gloves
  • Observed food employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reachin cooler drawers in cookline
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. bucket by stove Corrected On Site.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. bucket by stove Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. beverage station
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. set of tongs on stove handle Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in between equipment/walls. knife between 2 counters, left side of cookline
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. left end of cookline
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. left hand side of bar area
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
12/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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