Inspection Report

Business Name
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Business Address
9920 W MCDOWELL RD AVONDALE AZ 85392
Permit Number
FD-72721
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
7/8/2024
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 38

Description: Insects, Rodents and Animals not Present

Comments:

6-202.15 - Core: Outer Openings, Protected Addl Notes: Egress doors to food preparation areas have considerable gaps at bottom of doors. Repair doors so that entry of pests and/or weather is prevented. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 47

Description: Food and Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed and Used

Comments:

4-501.12 - Core: Cutting Surfaces Addl Notes: Cutting board surfaces have scratched or scored cutting surfaces that are prevalent. Repair/replace cutting surfaces that are not in good repair or easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Addl Notes: Large kitchen and bar mechanical dishwashers not properly providing sufficient sanitizing chemical when tested at time of inspection. Provide proper chemical sanitizing solution on food contact surfaces. -- PIC made service call at time of inspection for service of machines. Three compartment sink set up at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 49

Description: Non-Food-Contact Surfaces Clean

Comments:

4-602.13 - Core: Nonfood Contact Surfaces Addl Notes: Blue fan grate covers and adjoining surfaces in walk-in cooler have build up residues on surfaces. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent build up. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Floor tiles and grout found in disrepair in food preparation and ware washing area. Repair flooring so that surface is smooth, durable, water resistant, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Reviewed facility's procedures and protocols for:
--Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices (i.e.- spray nozzle at mop sink)
--No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed (i.e.-bread station)

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
Major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury (e.g. Food employees do not properly wash hands when required).
Priority Foundation Violation
Minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation. For example, hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required).
Core Violation
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.