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NameCARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL #3403
Address16408 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/7/2021
Final Score @ Grade
96 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed the top two drawers for the prep top cooler in front of stoves with the following temperatures: pasta 48F, ricotta salata cheese 49F, sausage 49F. Bottom drawers and top of prep cooler were all below 41F. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded the two drawers. Discussed the importance of properly closing the drawer since they are so close to a heat source. -REPEAT-
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition Yes No No 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 Observed goat cheese dated for 8/30 (past the 7 days). CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes Yes No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed romaine lettuce in walk in cooler stacked and covered in the walk in cooler. Observed parboiled asparagus cooling covered and stacked. CDI- Asparagus was unstacked and uncovered.. Lettuce was placed on a speed rack to allow air to flow freely through the product. -REPEAT- **continued non-compliance for this item may result in further permit action.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed sugar bin not properly labeled.
41 0.50 In-use utensils: properly stored No 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 knives a stored in water at the prep area.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-101.11 Food contact surfaces shall be made of safe materials. No odor, color or taste can migrate during multi-use. Materials shall be smooth, cleanable, durable and nonabsorbent. Observed wheels to sugar bin damaged. Replace.
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 front prep line gaskets on all refrigeration units in need of cleaning. -REPEAT-
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at the mop sink. Repair.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-201.11 Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed a couple broken floor tiles in the back prep area. Observed broken ceiling panels in the dry food storage room. Observed missing intake vent cover. Replace.repair.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed a sweatshirt on the dry food shelving with onions and potatoes.