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Carrabba's Italian Grill #6007

Carrabba's Italian Grill #6007
60 Palmetto Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321)453-7045

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No (0) Emergency Closure Orders Since October 2008
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2 Food Service Inspections Since July 1, 2011
Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 4374760
Inspection Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Inspection Number: 2118403
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 5
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-05-1 Critical. Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed unwashed celery being cut at prep line,then washing. Operator informed of correct procedure. Corrected On Site.
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on exterior bottom ledges of tilt skillet in kitchen.
24-07-1 Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Cutting boards leaning on floor between prep tables. Corrected On Site.
37-18-1 Observed moderate dusty ceiling tiles by dish washing line.
37-18-1 Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers indining room.

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 4441495
Inspection Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Inspection Number: 2142607
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Complaint Full
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 5
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48 degress butter,marinara and soup. In the pizza box. Repeat Violation.
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
09-03-1 Critical. Observed nonready-to-eat food handled by employees without the use of gloves, deli paper, scoops, tongs or other utensils. Prep cook handling clean produce Corrected On Site.
12A-16-1 Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Put on food handling gloves without washing hands Corrected On Site.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

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4 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 4257496
Inspection Date: Thursday, June 02, 2011
Inspection Number: 2049359
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
15-30-1 Violation: 15-30-1Some shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Note:manager replaced one section of shelves and other sections on back order.
37-14-1 Violation: 37-14-1Observed ceiling in disrepair. Observed some rusting metal tracks for ceiling tiles on east side of dish machime.

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 4257513
Inspection Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Inspection Number: 2049359
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 6
Number of Noncritical Violations: 2
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
01B-16-1 Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Manicotti cold holding 45 DEGREES F, overnight in walk in cooler.
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage/lentel soup cold holding overnight in pizza line cooler.
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Walk in cooler some foods cold holding overnight 45 DEGREES F.
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pizza line cooler cold holding foods overnight in bottom of unit 45 DEGREES F.
15-30-1 Some shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Note:manager replaced section of shelves and other sections on back order.
20B-02-1 Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Thermotape did not turn black after several cycles in high temperature dish machine.
37-14-1 Observed ceiling in disrepair. Observed some rusting metal tracks for ceiling tiles on east side of dish machime.

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 4018985
Inspection Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Inspection Number: 2001309
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
22-20-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime on the interior chrome surfaces of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on catch pans and sides of grills on cook's line. EMPLOYEES CLEANING DURING INSPECTION. Corrected On Site

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 4018986
Inspection Date: Monday, October 18, 2010
Inspection Number: 2001310
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 3
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
14-37-1 Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted/heavily stained and no longer cleanable at rear kitchen prep tables and prep table By brick oven. Repeat Violation.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Repeat Violation.
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment,fan covers soiled with accumulated dust in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2010
Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 3682379
Inspection Date: Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Inspection Number: 1890035
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 4
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
02-08-1 Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked for cooked crab meat in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
14-37-1 Observed two cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer at cleanable at sautee lines.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
37-14-1 Observed ceiling metal tract for tiles rusting in dish room. Repeat Violation.

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 4046763
Inspection Visit ID: 3682380
Inspection Date: Thursday, December 03, 2009
Inspection Number: 1890036
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 5
Number of Noncritical Violations: 7
Total Number of Violations: 12
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03D-05-1 Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed precooked beef ribs 49 degrees Farenheit,cooled four inches deep in covered lexan pan overnight in walk in cooler. Operator allowed to reheat one time before discarding. Corrected On Site.
12B-05-1 Critical. Observed location of designated employee drinking area causing possible cross-contamination. Covered drink on prep table. Corrected On Site.
14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. Observed broken lexan pans. Corrected On Site.
14-37-1 Observed cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
18-04-1 Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
20A-10-1 Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
22-20-1 Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
22-21-1 Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin at waitress stations.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in three compartment sink dishwashing area.
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment fan covers soiled with accumulated dust in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
37-12-1 Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed ceiling tiles metal holding trim rusting in dishwashing areas.
37-19-1 Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers in dishwashing areas. Repeat Violation.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL INC
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 2135393
Inspection Visit ID: 3184236
Inspection Date: Monday, March 23, 2009
Inspection Number: 1667790
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 4
Number of Noncritical Violations: 4
Total Number of Violations: 8
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
08A-27-1 Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw chicken stored over cooked mushrooms. Corrected On Site.
22-21-1 Critical. Observed black soil buildup inside back wall of ice bin at waitress station.
22-28-1 Critical. Observed interior of pizza reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable in ar preparation area;regroiting needed between floor tiles.
37-08-1 Observed attached equipment,doors to employees restrooms soiled with accumulated food debris.
37-11-1 Observed attached equipment. Ceiling tile and a/c vents above salad line soiled with accumulated dust. Corrected On Site.
37-14-1 Observed ceiling tile in disrepair above dishmachine.
41A-10-1 Critical. Observed toxic spray bottle/ item improperly stored on top of dishmachine. Corrected On Site.

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL INC
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 2135393
Inspection Visit ID: 3184237
Inspection Date: Friday, September 12, 2008
Inspection Number: 1667791
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 6
Total Number of Violations: 7
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
14-36-1 Observed gaskets/seals on station cold holding units in poor repair.
14-37-1 Observed several cutting boards grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
22-25-1 Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
23-04-1 Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface doors of employees restrooms.
36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tiles on floor at bar.
36-15-1 Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind stoves and behind station 3.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008
Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL INC
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 2135393
Inspection Visit ID: 2935942
Inspection Date: Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Inspection Number: 1593674
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 1
Number of Noncritical Violations: 1
Total Number of Violations: 2
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
22-25-1 Critical. Observed buildup of black soiled material on back section ofbmixer.
37-04-1 Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris behind large mixer.

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL INC
License Number: 1504719
License ID: 2135393
Inspection Visit ID: 2935943
Inspection Date: Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Inspection Number: 1593675
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action - Sanitary and safety conditions did not warrant a follow-up visit to ensure correction. Establishment will be inspected again at the next routine interval.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 9
Number of Noncritical Violations: 3
Total Number of Violations: 12
Details
ViolationObservations of Inspector [as written on inspection]
03A-07-1 Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soups noted 46 degrees F in pizza/soup reachin cooler.
04-01-1 Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures in pizza/soup reachin cooler.
08A-22-1 Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods [eggs] and ready-to-eat foods. Corrected On Site.
14-37-1 Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at cookline.
16-01-1 Critical. Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
17-03-1 Critical. Observed hot rinse inaccurate/damaged gauges on dishmachine.
22-11-1 Critical. Food-contact surfaces [cutting boards] in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.
22-21-1 Critical. Observed black soil buildup inside back wall in waitress ice bin.
36-11-1 Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed broken tile on bar floor, concrete floor around floor drain by tilt skillet,and dishmachine.
45-33-1 Critical. Current hood suppression system report lists violations. Notified Fire AHJ. No adequate coverage for skillet cookline.
45-46-1 Critical. No current tag forfire sprinkler system inspection on 11/16/07.
51-13-1 No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.

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2 Food Service Inspections for July 1, 2006 - June 30, 2007
Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL INC
License Number: 1504719
Inspection Date: Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Inspection Number: 1488780
Visit Number: 2
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Call Back - Complied - Return visit from a previous warning found violations to be corrected.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 0
Number of Noncritical Violations: 0
Total Number of Violations: 0

Inspection For: CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL INC
License Number: 1504719
Inspection Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Inspection Number: 1488780
Visit Number: 1
Inspection Class: Food
Inspection Type: Routine - Food
Inspection Disposition: Warning Issued - Sanitary and/or safety conditions require the inspector to return in the near future to ensure corrective action has been taken for violations found.
Number of Critical/Risk Violations: 10
Number of Noncritical Violations: 13
Total Number of Violations: 23
Details
1 risk violation of code 12 which requires:
  • “12a - Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operating plan.”
  • “12b - Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence.)”
2 violations of code 14 which requires:
  • “Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located”
1 violation of code 23 which requires:
  • “Non-food contact surfaces clean.”
1 violation of code 24 which requires:
  • “Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils”
2 violations of code 29 which requires:
  • “Plumbing installed and maintained”
2 risk violations of code 32 which requires:
  • “Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with hand soap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles.”
1 critical violation of code 35 which requires:
  • “35a - Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited.”
  • “35b - Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof.”
4 violations of code 37 which requires:
  • “Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed, clean”
3 critical violations of code 45 which requires:
  • “Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient (For Reporting Purposes Only)”
1 critical violation of code 46 which requires:
  • “Exiting system - adequate, good repair (For Reporting Purposes Only)”
2 critical violations of code 48 which requires:
  • “Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained (For Reporting Purposes Only)”

NoticeEach inspection report is a “snapshot” of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day Carrabba's Italian Grill #6007, Merritt Island may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at Carrabba's Italian Grill #6007, Merritt Island.

A summary of violations found during inspections are listed in the Food Service Inspection boxes above. Cited are violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code.

In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while Carrabba's Italian Grill #6007, Merritt Island may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety.

Noncritical violations do not directly relate to foodborne illness risk, but are preventive measures that include practices and procedures which effectively control environmental conditions. Left uncorrected, noncritical violations can undermine the overall food safety program of an establishment and lead to the development of critical violations.

While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.

Violations listed refer to the revelant section of Florida regulation that has been observed to be deficient during the inspection. Each establishment must comply with the language of the inspection statement. For purposes of enforcement and compliance, the DBPR recognizes the status as printed on the inspection form, although the severity of the violation observed may warrant additional action regardless of its "critical/noncritical" designation.


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