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NameCARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL #3402
Address10400 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 5/25/2016
Final Score @ Grade
90 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
11 0 Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated Yes No No Observed a gnat in the ice today- ice discarded. 3-101.11 P Food shall be safe for consumption, unadulterated and honestly presented.
14 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No Observed build up in the ice machine today. Observed many cheese graters with dried cheese still on them. Observed the mashed potato mixer being used and it was dirty from the night before. 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf
20 3 Proper cold holding temperatures No Yes Yes Observed mulitple TCS foods in the walk in and on the line that were >45F today. The walk in cooler is barely holding the correct temperture. Lasagna, chicken, and meatballs were moved to be chilled down in the walk in freezer. Some items such as mussells, risotto balls, pasta, and other items were discarded during inspection by PIC to correct. Double panning is still taking place on the line as well. Vr on 6-2 to verify temperatures of all food are maintained at 45F or less. 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No Observed sausage from 5/21 and risotto from 5/20 in the walk in cooler. These items were stored at 45F today and were past their 4 days. Only hold foods for up to 7 days if they are stored at 41F or less, and only 4 days if stored between 41-45F. Products discarded today. 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No Observed gnats around the ice machine today and some flies in the facility. 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests.
39 0.50 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No Observed soiled towels stored on cutting boards and one stored on a employee's waist. Store wiping clothes in sanitizer. Observed an employee use soiled towel on cutting board to wipe off gloved hands- PIC intructed employee to go wash hands. 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No Observed build up on the clean dish air dry rack today. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No Observed no closure on the walk in cooler door today. Observed corroded metal on the exterior of the walk in cooler. Observed a rusted air dry rack. Observed a leaking unit on the end of the front line that is near the handsink. Observed a mixer in need of painting. 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No Observed build up on walk in fans, walk in piping, shelf under drink station, inside of cold units and hot units on the line, gaskets, walk in freezer door where there is mold growth etc. 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.
50 0 Sewage and waste water properly disposed No No No 5-403.12 Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater - C Observed pipe off of ice bin broken and draining improperly today.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No Observed trash on the ground around dumpsters. observed dumpster doors open. Observed no drain plug in the dumpster. Observed trash cans with no lids stored in the enclosure- provide lids if to be stored out there. 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. 5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No Observed build up on the floor on the line(better but still black build up present), build up on floor drains, and dust on ceiling vent. 6-502.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed baseboard pulling away in a couple areas-reattach so there is no gap. 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair.