Outback Steakhouse, 1775 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Outback Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1775 Wells Rd, Orange Park, FL 32073
License #: 2000734
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Seasoning container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Beef over bacon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice in hand sink on cook line
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Filled out on site **Corrected On-Site**
09/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Backpack **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm machine. Technician called during inspection
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 41-60°. Container stacked too high, unstacked and re-iced. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Reach in cooler shelves, ,on cook line
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food storage area. Produce storage area
  • 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. Milk
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Interior of reach in cooler on end of cookline
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on low handle between uses.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Unit on cookline
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Steaks over quesadillas, reach in **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Beef over seafood, reach in
1/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. sugar Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. steak knives Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. reach-in Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. shrimp in sink, warewash area
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken behind shrimp, top of reach-in Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. upright unit
  • Critical - Observed slime in the interior of ice machine. top, light Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. sani bucket over potatoes Corrected On Site.
7/26/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, stacked wet.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container, sugar scoop handle is in product. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit, salad unit, back prep top unit.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of scale in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine- door tracks and over lid opening.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of sticky residue on soda dispensing machine - splash plates.
  • Observed gaskets with black mold-like build-up, walk in.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, salad cooler, back prep top unit.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, torn on beef cooler.
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage, sugar.
5/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on exteriors of reach in cooler PREPARATION AREA fry reaCHIN .
  • Observed clean utensils stored in dirty plastic container dishwasher rack area.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.WET CLOTH UNDERNEATH cutting boards.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.DAIRY
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside WALKIN COOLER. lobster,shrimp .
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.SERVER GALLEY. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed USED LATEX GLOVES in waLKIN cooler above foods. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.HEAVY BLACK MOLD like substance .
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in handling clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on LETTUCE chopping unit.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.WALKIN FREEZER . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside WALKIN COOLER cooked chicken Repeat Violation.
6/23/2011Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Insufficient space around electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation of such equipment. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed cookline upright cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, lemon zester in knife rack, grates on wall rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking dish sprayer at dishwashing area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, freezer door- has been ordered.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle, floor buffer liquid. Corrected On Site.
  • Ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by condensation on walls/ceiling from dishwashing machine.
1/26/2011Routine - 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, miilk, cream, etc in walk in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food, beef over sliced cheese , walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food cartons stored on floor, freezer.
  • Critical. Observed stacking pan on pan in salad unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands, wiped on apron instead.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, oven.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibbs, outside.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in employee bathroom.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical. Insufficient space around electrical equipment to permit ready and safe operation of such equipment. For reporting purposes only.
3/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2010Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, sugar. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, 3 containers in dry store room.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, tightly wrapped hot food (ribs) in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Lettuce observed on dirty rolling cart in prep area being cut for salads.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Some utensils for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location, dirty scoops left on shelf in dry store room.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice, wait station.
  • Critical. Observed food employee touch bare body part then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands when putting on gloves.
  • Critical. Observed employee wipe hands on clothes/apron instead of handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed evidence of employee smoking in dining room, cigarette ashes on table.
  • Critical. Observed employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, drink on ice machine.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed cross-contamination caused by handling dirty tableware in consumer area and then handling clean tableware, employee.
  • Critical. Reach-in cooler not cleaned prior to accumulation of soil residue, bar.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, bar.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, ice cream freezer, fryer freezer, salad unit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soil residue in storage containers, sugar.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, wait station. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on frozen bar drink dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of stain around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits, some tea urns and pitchers stained with build up.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, table with frozen drink machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, rolling carts. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, table under soda machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, in cold plate chiller box.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, metal rolling speed cart with pans on it. Repeat Violation.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, stacked wet. Repeat Violation.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holsters, bar.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, large pitcher in handwashing sink at bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, broken dispenser at dishmachine handwashing sink.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floors under equipment.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Clean clothes and linen not properly stored in clean dry place until used clean aprons on floor, fell off shelf.
  • Critical. Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
10/13/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 6/25/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 6/22/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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