Outback and Carrabba's Express
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2024
52
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Outback and Carrabba's Express, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 15, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 12 violations before that.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Riverview average 69, so Outback and Carrabba's Express trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 128 F on steam table, operator began reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 expired food handler certification.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pans not inverted on shelf.
24-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler door won't close. Fry freezer door hinges broke on cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container lids not inverted. **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil not labeled on cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in salt, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
50
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cake in reach in cooler. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp 51 F, raw chicken 48 F in reach in cooler. Operator placed on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flies near 3 Compartment Sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed and had employees to sign at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container in handwash sink, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go container lids not inverted, operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food over onions in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under 2 Compartment sink, operator double bucket it at time of inspecting. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles of oil not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
33
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in hand wash sink next to 3 Compartment Sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temp dish machine tested 154 F, advised operator to set up 3 Compartment Sink until dish machine is sanitizing properly.
22-56-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no lid and straw, operator disposed of at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth DDBSA compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 848 ppm. Operator remade tested 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil not labeled on cook line, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback and Carrabba's Express last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback and Carrabba's Express on file is from Jul 15, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback and Carrabba's Express?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback and Carrabba's Express.
How does Outback and Carrabba's Express compare to other restaurants in Riverview?
Outback and Carrabba's Express most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverview average of 69.
Has Outback and Carrabba's Express' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outback and Carrabba's Express have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Outback and Carrabba's Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Outback and Carrabba's Express inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Outback and Carrabba's Express is inspected around three times per year on average.
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