Carrabba's Italian Grill

Observed employee drinking from a disposable bottle without a straw in the front-food service cookline employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food prep, however drinking from a single-service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employees, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and lines, unwrapped single-service & single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC had food employee discard beverage.

Observed interior of microwave (ceiling) food contact surface stored as clean with residue at the front food service area; observed bulk ice machine shoot - food contact surface stored as clean with staining in the main kitchen. Observed food-contact surface of ice bin lid in the (interior) in the main kitchen stored as clean with staining. Advised PIC that equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned at any time during the operation when contamination when contamination may have occurred. Advised PIC to increase to cleaning frequency of microwaves and ice machines.

Observed multiple containers of marinara sauce and cooked pasta cooling tightly covered in the WIC in the main kitchen. Advised PIC on proper cooling methods: under refrigeration uncovered and loosely covered. COS - PIC removed covers from marinara sauce and cooked pasta.

Observed 2025 food service permit posted in public view. Advised PIC that a current food service permit shall be posted in public view at all times. COS - PIC placed 2026 permit in public view.

Observed multiple items (sliced cheese, raw chicken breast, salad) in walk-in-cooler cooling tightly covered. Advised PIC Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(d) by using one or more of the following methods depending on the type of food being cooled: loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.

Observed hot water not available at hand sink #1 during time of inspection. Advised PIC that hot and cold water under pressure shall be available at all hand sink. COS: PIC turned of hot water at hand sink #1.

Observed multiple dishes stacked wet on storage rack near the 3-compartment sink. Advised PIC After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food.

Observed hand sink on cook line obstructed by plates. Observed hand sink blocked by tongs, trash can and cart. Advised PIC hand sinks shall be easily accessible at all times. COS- plates, cart, tongs and trash can removed.

Observed several dishes stored as clean with old food debris. Advised PIC all dishes shall be stored as clean to sight and touch. Advised to clean.

Observed TCS foods cooling at room temperature. Advised PIC of proper cooling methods. COS-TCS foods were moved to the walk in freezer.

Observed food handler with watch on. Advised PIC only jewelry that can be worn is a plain band. Advised to remove.

Observed 2023 permit displayed. Advised most recent permit shall be posted.

Observed in use utensil stored in water at 88F. Advised PIC that utensil shall be stored in water 135F or above.

Observed cutting board blocking bar area handsink and knife stored inside of handsink at bar area. Advised PIC Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Had PIC remove cutting board and knife away from handsink.

Observed no paper towels at the designated handwash sink near drink-service station. Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: individual, disposable towels. COS: Had PIC place paper towels at handsink.

Observed salmon uncovered in the Walk-In-Cooler, ice bin left open when not in use. Advised PIC storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Had PIC close ice bin.

Observed high temperature dish machine in disrepair with a temperature of 153.8 degrees F, not meeting minimum 160F as referenced on manufacturer label. Advised PIC in a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: for a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); or for all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC).

Observed cooked pasta cooling on counter at room temperature, also observed container of meat sauce cooling in WIC tightly covered. Advised PIC when cooling to cool under refrigeration also when cooling food items shall be Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC uncover food items for proper cooling and place food items under proper refrigeration.

Observed visible light entry at backdoor of main kitchen leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors, screens, weather-stripping.

Observed ceiling tiles in need of cleaning throughout facility due to excessive food residue and food splatter. Advised PIC the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Observed bulk roll of paper towels at bar area obstructing handsink at bar area. Advised PIC A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. COS: Had PIC remove bulk roll of paper towels to not obstruct handsink area.

Observed visible light entry at backdoor of main kitchen leading to the outside. Advised PIC outer openings of a food service establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors, screens, weather-stripping.

Observed multiple expired test strips (4 containers) for Lactic Acid solution/sanitizer buckets. Advised PIC A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. CA: Advised to obtain test strips.

Observed multiple bulk food item containers containing sugar and salt not labeled with common name. Advised PIC containers shall be labeled with the common name of the food, or if there is no common name, an adequately descriptive identity statement. COS: Had PIC label containers.

Observed two containers of diced cheese cooling tightly wrapped at PTC at Front-Food Service area and two containers of alfredo sauce cooling tightly wrapped in WIF. Advised PIC when cooling food items shall be Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food. COS: Had PIC uncover food items for proper cooling.

Observed ice bin at bar area without lid to prevent contamination of ice. Advised PIC food shall be stored protected where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. COS: Had PIC to place lid cover on ice at bar area.