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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 7/20/2017
Final Score @ Grade
87.50 B
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
4 0 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use Yes No No 2-401.11 Cover and store employee drinks to prevent contamination of food or utensils. Observed employee drink stored on the prep counter. CDI-The drink was discarded.
8 2 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed a knife and a rag stored in the hand washing sink. CDI-The items were removed. REPEAT. 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf Observed no paper towels at the front hand washing sink. CDI-Paper towels were brought out.
12 1 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction No Yes No 3-203.12 Retain tag on the bag of shellstock until empty. Record date on the tag when the last shellstock from the container is used. Store tags in chronological order for 90 days. -Pf Observed missing tag on the second container of mussels. The second container is apart of the same bag, just stored in a second location. Make a copy of the original tag and place with the second container. REPEAT.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several pans with food buildup on the inside, and several pans still containing stickers. Observed the slicer still containing food buildup after employee finished cleaning the unit. CDI-All pans seen with food residue were sent back to the dish machine. The slicer was cleaned again. More training is needed on cleaning equipment. REPEAT.
26 0 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used Yes No No 7-102.11 Label working containers of toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers.-Pf Observed no label on the front end hand soap bottles. CDI-The bottles were labeled.
33 0 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 Use approved thawing methods. Observed product thawing under running water at 84F. CDI-The product was placed into the walk in cooler to finish thawing. The water must be below 70F or below if going to thaw under running water.
36 1 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several flies, and two roaches in the facility. Manager stated that a pest control company have been spraying, and that a new light bulb for the CO2 light unit. REPEAT.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display Yes No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed a container of noodles stored in the open, on an open pathway where employees are constantly moving around. CDI-The pasta was moved to the prep counter to prevent cross contamination.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 Store in-use utensils in a clean, dry place, in food with handles out, in 135F or greater water or in running water which quickly moves food particles to the drain. Observed a peeler with buildup stored in a container of bread in the pizza reach in unit. CDI-The bread was discarded and the peeler was brought back to the dish machine.
42 1 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No Yes No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking. REPEAT. 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed a stack of napkins stored underneath a container of dirty utensils. CDI-The napkins were placed into the dirty linen container.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed door to the walk in freezer not fully closing, and the door frame in the walk in cooler in need of repair. Also observed missing lid on the back womens restroom toilet. Have repaired.
47 1 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup on the walk in cooler racks, floors in the walk in, the outside of the flour and sugar lids, inside all of the front line prep drawers and flip top units, and underneath the drawers of the front line units. Thorough cleaning is needed throughout. REPEAT.
51 0.50 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied and cleaned No No No 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures - C Observed cleaning needed to the back restrooms. Have cleaned.
52 0.50 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.115 Discard items and litter stored in the waste areas and enclosures as they are not necessary to operation and maintenance. Observed trash buildup around the dumpster area, and liquid pooling around the dumpster. Have cleaned.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 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. Observed missing grouting throughout the flooring in the facility. Have repaired. REPEAT. 6-501.12 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 the ceiling tiles and walls containing dust buildup, and buildup on the inside of the mop sink. Needs thorough cleaning.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed an employee bag stored on a shelf with facility product. CDI-The bag was removed. 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting - C Observed weak intensity of lighting in the front and back prep areas. Increase lighting intensity.