Outback Steakhouse, 1900 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1900 4 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704
License #: 6215404
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 09/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Gaskets and lid at the fry station freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface.Ice bin in the server area of the dining room around the groove edge at the lid.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.salad prep **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Fryer baskets have wire unwinding. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area and in food preparation area of kitchen.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris on food-contact surface.Scoop in the blooming onion flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed bartender scrubbing small lemon cutting board in the hand sink at the bar area.
09/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.Cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Lexan pans and food containers on clean equipment shelf.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on holding unit in poor repair.fry line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.Bar area.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.gasket at the ice machine ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets at the fry line.
  • Basic - Utensils in poor condition.Plastic food containers throughout cracked and broken.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler floor soiled.Beer cooler.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.Raw whole shell eggs in walk in cooler over jalapeo cheese.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.raw chicken at the fry line cooler marked with the wrong date and wrong date on raw chicken in the walk in cooler.
3/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.(equipment all along cooks line)
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. (Fully cooked braised beef)
  • Basic - Ceiling and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.(alcohol room in dry storage)
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing.(above dish machine)
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(knife in bar are)
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack.(knive rack on cooks line)
  • Basic - Condensation draining in cooler (2door next to fryer, top of ice bin)
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.(salad prep table)
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.food containers(cambrio buckets)
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. (8" gap in filter exposing interior of hood)
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.(down cooks line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(scoops in water 126°) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair.(single door cooler on cooks line next to fryer ambient air temp 65°)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.(beef fridge on cooks line)
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.(single door victory next to fryers)
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.(forks server area)
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.( 3 compartment sink, wall at dish machine)
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.(on cooks line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. (Strawberry s half a quart)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(mold like substance on strawberries 65°,frozen strawberry mix , frozen banana mix)
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food.(shrimp over mushrooms 2 door next to fryer)
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit.(raw beef over raw seafood )
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. ( masterchill strawberry mix, banana fruit base)
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.(salad prep table)
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.(on cooks line) **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled.
10/17/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Plates in boxes on floor beside dry storage.
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Cambro and to go tins stored in ladies restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Graham cracker crumbs.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Cardboard around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Lobster in standing water in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Prepping carrots. Not immediately being cooked. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushrooms at 68?, crab 47? **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Wing sauce added to TPHC. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Steaks over brownie in walk in. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Lobster under beef in reach in on cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Oven cleaner beside broccoli **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. In bar.
  • Intermediate - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Cooler on cooks line holding PHF at 47?-50?
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Grill degreaser in men's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. Catering cambro and servers apron stored in men's restroom,
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on leans and pans throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. At end of cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. In ladies restroom in BOH.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Behind oven and fryer on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. At bar soda gun behind blenders.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. At breaking station.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. 3 rd pans above prep sink are chipped/broken.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting blue cheese wheel with no gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Cases of bread on floor in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink used as dumpsink in bar area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Butter, cheese and sour cream at expo baker station. **Corrected On-Site**
11/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Beside grill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory. In bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. In flour container. Corrected On Site.
7/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on Large lexans beside dish area.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken tiles on cooks line. Around drain.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. At handsink at bar.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. In between glove changes.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee cooking/prepping with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Beef and pork stod over lobster. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled/moldy reach-in cooler gaskets. At appetizer station.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind cooks line. Wall across from salad station.
4/11/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At sink beside bread station. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting on dishes above 2 compartment sink.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Lack of use of heat test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. At bar and dishmachine .
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. On inside of hood system on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed employee food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. 6th pan in rice under 3 compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Behind fry/salad station.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk rice container under 3 compartment sink.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions at sink at end of cook line Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs hanging on oven door.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. rust build up. missing paint and equipment being stored on it. beside ice machine in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. employee beverage found in prep area near salad prep area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust on fan covers in walk in.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface on top of cooks shelf.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. black like substance inside ice machine.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers above ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when person change gloves they did not wash hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands and the establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. e mployee was cutting artichokes with bare hand. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. non-handled cup in teriyaki sauce on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods. beef being stored above seafood.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen and mop sink area.
  • Observed personal care item stored on cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs being held at 48 degrees located on cooks line in cooler on top. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk not properly date marked in walk in and stand up cooler beside drink station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed several cutting boards in kitchen that are grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. missing cover on top of ss cups beside drink station.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle hanging on dish machine.. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. butter being held on cook line at 98 degrees Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar lines.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. pump container for water not properly labeled. Corrected On Site.
9/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.(blocked by large stand mixer in back prep area)
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(tongs on cooks line)
  • Critical - Observed buildup of rust in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(bagged pasta on cooks line stacked to high in ice bath, top bags removed and cooled to 41 degees) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food.(chemical spray bottles hung on racks with food)
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(steak in walk in cooler) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.(on cooks line)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink.(at hand wash sink next to dish office)
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.(server area, bar area) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.(kitchen )
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/5/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Hot food at proper temperatures
  • Critical. Foods properly cooled
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Foods handled with minimum contact
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Critical. Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices (observed), alternative operation plan
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
  • Critical. Toxic items properly stored
  • Critical. Toxic items labeled and used properly
  • Clean and soiled linen segregated and properly stored
7/29/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed employee experiencing persistent coughing working with food, equipment and/or utensils. bartender
  • In-use microwave oven not meeting mandated safety requirements. missing fan cover Corrected On Site. cover replaced during inspection
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. cooler [Bloom station]
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. some cracked & cihpped plastic food storage bins
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. server area
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar area
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. paper napkIns stored in women's restroom
  • Critical. Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Corrected On Site. turned on at spigot under sink
  • Observed faucet at handwash sink
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in vegetable prep area.
4/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. gallon jug of milk
  • Critical. Observed unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with other ready-to-eat food. case of letttuce on shelf above prepped potatoes Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef above cooked Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Operator to discontinue use of machine until technician arrives - 3 comp sink set up during inspection Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. machine requires additional 'warm up' time
  • Wiping cloth quat sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. water temp measured at 80 degr F - employee restroom Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site. valve under sink adjusted
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled bottle. jug of 'Bar Dandy' brand soap Corrected On Site.
11/20/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/22/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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