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NameCARRABBA'S ITALIAN GRILL #3403
Address16408 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-304.11 (A) Food shall only contact surfaces of properly cleaned and sanitized equipment and utensils. -P Observed two (2) portions of food (grilled chicken and diced tomatoes) in relatively clean containers in prep unit 3 nesting within spinach bin. CDI - PIC removed containers from food and rotated to prevent potential contamination.
23 1.50 Proper date marking & disposition Yes No No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it has not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P The PIC should train and assign staff to monitor date marking to prevent the use of food products that are no longer in compliance with 3-501.17 (A), (B), or (C) Observed three (3) out of date, non date mark exempt TCS food items (burrata prepared 6/13, sliced tomatoes prepared 6/14, and undated meatballs) in prep line 1 (closest to bar.) Per conversation with PIC, items without dates in prep units were prepared on day inspection and are to be held for less than 24 hours. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of food held for greater than 7 days. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness No Yes No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed one (1) employee preparing food (lasagna trays, etc.) while wearing wrist band. REPEAT. Note: No escalation in point deduction due to some improvement; only one (1) food employee was observed with hand, arm, or wrist jewelry.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored Yes No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed one (1) in use wiping cloth held at prep line, above in use wiping cloth bucket. CDI - Bucket was remade and calibrated with at 3 compartment sink and wiping cloths was returned to bucket.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored No No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. - Observed one (1) container of water used to hold in use utensils at the cookline in an insert being held 124F water on the prep counter at the time of the inspection. All other water containers used to hold in use utensils were observed at 135F or above. PIC has been informed that they must keep the insert container of water at 135F or to not use water to store in use utensils.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No 4-903.11 (B) After cleaning and sanitizing, clean equipment and utensils shall be stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying and covered or inverted. Observed approximately six (6) clean containers stored on drying rack in a manner that did not facilitate air drying (wet stacking). CDI - Containers were separated out to allow for air drying. REPEAT.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-502.11(A) Maintain utensils in good repair. Observed three (3) multi use children’s drinking cups at ice machine shelving with pits and discoloration. Per conversation with PIC, cups had not been used since switch to single service cups for children. CDI - PIC voluntarily disposed of distressed multi use utensils. Note: EHS initially observed high temperature dish machine failing to hit 160F on high temperature dish plates. After rerunning machine, final temperatures above 160F were observed. PIC has stated that repair personnel have been contacted.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed one (1) of two faucets at 3 compartment sink not dispensing water. Observed water flowing from hot water heater in outdoor riser room. Repair and maintain water systems as required
55 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained & 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 three (3) broken tiles at walk in cooler entrance. Per conversation with PIC, work order exists to replace broken titles. 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 minor soils accumulation on floors near clean in place equipment (I.E. bread slicer) and in WIC. Clean floors as needed to prevent soils accumulation on.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-403.11 (A)Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed one (1) employee drink stored above unused food prep table. CDI - Drink was disposed of prior to EHS correction.