OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelf holding water pitcher in bar area.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground in dumpster area. Employee was in the process of cleaning dumpster area. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup-up in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stainless shelf in bar area with soil and dust. Employee was in the process of cleaning the shelf. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near blooming onion station with excess soil and dust.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table on the cook line. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean clear containers on clean dish rack in back food preparation area. Operator removed containers to properly air dry Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in macaroni and cheese on cook line with the handle touching the product. Operator moved handle of scoop above the product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in walk-in beer cooler with excess soil and black mold like substance.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns in bar area with build up of soil on interior of soda gun. Operator cleaned soda guns. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in bar area without paper towel.operator replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back area next to walk-in freezer. Operator had employee clean and sanitize area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above food preparation next to clean dishes on cook line across from grill area. Operator removed beverage. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean clear containers on clean dish rack in back food preparation area. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on cook line. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to shelf. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 128F, burgundy mushrooms at 118F and utensils in standing water at 128F. Operator stated items had been in hot holding well for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator reheated items to butter 194F, burgundy mushrooms 187F, intensional water 197F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at end of cook line with build up of dust.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers on top shelf at steak station. Operator removed containers to be rehashed and dried properly. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food table in waitstaff area with surface rust.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean, clear food container on cook line. Operator removed containers to have labels removed. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sleeve of single serve Togo containers on floor in back storage room.operator put container back on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle on cooks line without a label. Operator stated that the spray bottle contained oil. Operator removed bottle to label. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed cell phone and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water of floor in walk - in cooler and in bar area. Operator stated that there was a problem with the roof repair and they are waiting to get it repaired.

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused ice machine and dish racks in back storage area. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with bare hand. Educated employee who then washed his hands. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Soda dispenser at bar in ice, manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles being used as dispenser in seasonings, sugar and sauces. Educated manager who removed all cups being used. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door has build up of black soil.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line and back food prep area. Manager removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Music speaker above food prep surface in back food prep room. Manager removed speaker. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water 88F. Manager stated a new warmer has been ordered. Manager removed utensils. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cook line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket has build up of black substance.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Pitchers of teas and water in customer area not covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, shelves at triple sink and walk in cooler.

Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Butter near hand wash sink, exposed to splash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused and unclean reach in cooler in back storage area soiled inside with food debris.

Basic - Wiping cloth lactic acid sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Sanitizing solution was too strong 848ppm, corrected to 700ppm. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing bucket on floor in back food prep area. Manager removed bucket. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Beef over cooked Beef. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw Beef. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in kitchen area multiple employees with bracelets and watches on wrist.

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on East End of Parking Lot.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed throughout kitchen area stained and groved cutting boards.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back area of kitchen across from double stacked convection oven. Person in charge filled paper towel. Corrected On-Site

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. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed a copy to Person in charge.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen cooks station hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holder. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine by the back exit door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine behind the beer cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor underneath the equipment in the prep area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed 3 broken floor tiles in dishwashing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: Time Extended

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda holsters soiled in bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed in kitchen area hand washing sink with no soap. Employee placed soap to sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed in interior of both ice machines.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic container without handle used to scoop sauce. Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above ready-to-eat cream of spinach and sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer head soiled with an accumulation of food-like debris.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed employee using cutting board with cut marks that were no longer cleanable to cut potatoes in prep area in kitchen.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in between equipment by oven in rear of kitchen and under prep sink and three compartment sink.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in walk-in cooler soiled with food like debris. Observed hood filters above oven in prep area in the rear of kitchen soiled with an accumulation of dust. Observed knife holder soiled with food-like debris.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar and flour removed from original packaging not labeled with common name. Employee labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation