CARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL
3530 Tyrone Boulevard North
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33710
Jungle Terrace
Pinellas County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/5/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
11
Total
13
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal pan with no handle in black pepper. Manager removed pan. Corrected On-Site
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in back dining room area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout the entire dining room and back room area.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers on shelves in prep are wet nesting.
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk-in freezer.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 75f. Employee removed water. Corrected On-Site
- 36-64-5:Basic - Objectionable odors in back dining room area of the establishment has a strong musty smell.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in back prep area in shelves. Manager removed old labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks, knives not inverted in dining room area where employees roll silverware.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in back kitchen area next to walk-in cooler behind coke boxes.
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb missing at mop sink in back kitchen area.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line and prep area soiled with food debris.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/5/2024 revealed 13 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 11 basic).
Inspection on 10/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Observed: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line Priority: Basic
- 36-73-4:Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer Priority: Basic
- 10-01-05:Observed: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour bin, removed Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Observed: Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Staff observed cutting red onion without washing prior to cutting, staff corrected process **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/2/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 28-02-4:Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation dripping from ceiling air vents in kitchen on to sides of hood (not landing on food or food contact surfaces)
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Coolers on cook line not properly holding temperature, staff temporarily holding time/temperature control for safety foods in ice bath, repairs already scheduled **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Behind bar
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line, removed Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to breading station: raw chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw squid (47F - Cold Holding), staff placed ice bags on items **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
- 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Next to dish machine, staff repaired Corrected On-Site
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees with expired training
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/18/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
13
Total
16
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and around warewashing machine.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in back kitchen area and cook line.
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding in back electrical area at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting boards in kitchen area have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dish area. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler drawer broken on cook line next to convey oven. Reach in cooler handle broken on cook line in front of grill.
- 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) in kitchen back area covered with standing water. Repeat Violation
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floors throughout kitchen and cook line soiled/has accumulation of debris.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven equipment on cook line door handle between uses. Manager removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Forks, knives and spoon not inverted. Management inverted items. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Scallops In sink thawing improper. Manager put running water on, pasta cooked in walk-in cooling with lids on. Manager removed lids. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdered substance in clear containers kitchen areas. Manager labeled items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Cases of unwashed lettuce over cooked pasta in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Oven soiled with food debris prep area. Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/18/2024 revealed 16 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 13 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 24-08-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans at ware washing area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water though out the back kitchen area - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Kitchen ceilings have built up grease. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-02: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/31/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
16
Total
25
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Kitchen ice machine has mold like debris.
- 35A-06-4:Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. 50 dead flies in Back door entry fly traps. Manager removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sugar on cook line being dispensed with soufflé cup. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards on line.
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Speaker above prep table next to vegetable washing sink.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting on pans at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water though out the back kitchen area
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic container cracked, manager discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Kitchen ceilings have built up grease.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on front cook line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked pasta cooling in walk in cooler with lids on. Manager removed lids. Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour in prep area behind kitchen not labeled. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled at prep station. Manager labeled correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken (135F - Cooking); Manager placed chicken back on grill and cooked to 167F Corrected On-Site
- 12A-28-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee in prep area wiped gloved hands on dirty apron and continued working with no hand wash.
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies in dish area not landing on food or food contact areas. Repeat Violation
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 4 dead flies in dry goods storage area. Manager removed and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Caesar dressing made from scratch (49F - Cold Holding) ; cooked meatballs (47F - Cold Holding) Temperatures taken at 11:30 am. Manager placed dressing in freezer and manager discarded meatballs for quality reasons, Caesar dressing at 39 F after temperature taken again at 12:15 pm. Corrected On-Site
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib underneath dish machine lacks a vacuum breaker.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dough mixer machine soiled with food debris. Oven in prep area soiled with food debris. Cutting boards on cooked line soiled with food debris. Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils stored in hand wash sink at salad prep station. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 45-05-4:Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. Extinguisher on cook line and emergency exit door are on the floor.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/31/2023 revealed 25 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 16 basic).