OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Observed no CFSM documentation posted upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.

Observed an employees cell phone and single-use drink cup stored on the server station prep table next to prepared cups of butter without lids. CA: Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC removed the employee items and sanitizer the surface

Observed no paper towel stored inside the holder next to the cook station on the line, dispenser not working. CA: Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with:

1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf

2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf

3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or

4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: PIC placed a container of paper towel inside of a container and placed them above the dispenser

Observed debris build-up inside the nozzle of the sweet tea urn. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC dumped the tea and washed/sanitized the machine during time of inspection

Observed sliced tomatoes and sliced steak stored inside the single-door reach-in cooler next to the grill, rice pilaf and ahi tuna stored inside the reach-in cooler/drawer holding at temperatures above 41*F(SEE TEMPERATURE LOG). CA: Advised PIC except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

Observed debris build-up inside the nozzle of the sweet tea urn. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC dumped the tea and washed/sanitized the machine during time of inspection

Observed 2 containers of 3 cheese meat and a container of raw shrimp holding at temperatures above 41*F during. CA: Advised PIC Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: PIC discarded food items during time of inspection

Observed soap dispenser in disrepair with no soap accessible at the server station upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC each handwashing sink or group of two adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. COS: PIC purchased pump soap until repairs are made

Observed metal container of knives and spoons with water and small food particles in direct contact with the mouth portion. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC placed containers of utensils inside the dish pit to be re-washed and sanitized during time of inspection

Observed 2 sanitizer buckets closely stored next to clean plates and trays during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning. COS: PIC created a space between the trays and moved the sanitizer to a shelf away from the plates during time of inspection

Observed several dishes stacked wet on dish racks in the dish pit. CA: Advised PIC to allow items to dry individually before stacking

Observed 1 metal pan of spoons and 1 metal pan of steak knives with food debris stored clean during time of inspection. CA: Advised PIC Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC had food employee re-wash items at the dish machine during time of inspection

Observed 1 employee with 4 bracelets, 1 employee with a watch and another employee with a hair tie on their wrist while handling food in the main kitchen. CA: Advised PIC except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food. COS: All food employees removed jewelry and washed their hands

Observed several wiping cloths stored on the counter tops in the main kitchen with food debris. CA: Advised PIC when not in-use wiping cloths shall be stored in a chemical sanitizing solution that meets the requirements specified. COS: PIC removed all cloths

Observed expired 2023 food service permit posted upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC to obtain and post the most current

Observed several dishes stacked wet on dish racks throughout the kitchen. CA: Advised PIC to allow items to dry individually before stacking