Outback Steakhouse #1022, 3215 S West College Rd, Ocala, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1022
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3215 S West College Rd, Ocala, FL 34474
License #: 5201772
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 09/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles missing in dishmachine area causing standing water.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on meat cooler in poor repair. New gaskets on order.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in To-Go cooler not 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. Ambient Air observed 57° F. today during callback inspection.
09/10/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dessert toppings stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing on sprayer in dish room. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing in dishmachine area causing standing water.
  • Basic - Gaskets/seals on meat cooler in poor repair.
  • Basic - Pans not properly air-dried - wet nesting in dishmachine area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in meat cooler gaskets.
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk, Butter, Cheese, and Potato Toppings 47-50° in To-Go Cooler.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) potato soup cooked/heated yesterday/on a previous day not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within a total of 6 hours. Food has been cooling overnight. Bags of Potato Soup observed between 44-45° F in walkin cooler. DESTROYED.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) MILK opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening in To-Go Cooler.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in To-Go cooler not 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.
09/09/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Employee restroom door not self-closing.
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at triple sink.
  • Basic - Fruits stored in container not covered in bar area.
  • Basic - Light shield in dishwash area damaged/in disrepair/falling down.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in waitress area used by food employees.
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly in waitress area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. STEAK over FISH.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle in dry storage room containing unknown toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
4/23/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Food topping stored in dessert area not covered.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
1/30/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Salad, and Saute cooler. new salad cooler being installed today. Product moved from saute cooler and repair company called.
  • Basic - Gap in automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • Basic - Ice tea not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use grill brush for nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored in a clean, protected location.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Homemade Dressing Cheese, Lettuce, and Cut Tomatoes 47° in salad cooler. Pasta, and Crab Meat 47° in top part of saut cooler.
9/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Under cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food employee touch apron and shirt then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler unit unplugged overnight. All potentially hazardous foods discarded by operator. Stop sale issued. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
10/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bathroom not enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Produce walk-in cooler vent fan covers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Several throughout.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. Did not use any hot water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Water softener salt pellets in water heater room. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Usedvto put water in container at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Tape.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bags of pasta on cookline. Corrective action taken, discarded.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat potentially hazardous food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Food may not be served. Milk with 5-16-12 expiration date. Corrected On Site. Discarded by manager.
5/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements. Dishwasher lacking knowledge of how to test dishmachine sanitizer level . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cutting board is soiled with brownlike substance .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Straws not prewrapped/protected .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ice inside bin @ the bar . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in prep area not labeled . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak inside reach in @ 44 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Ice cream freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Flour not covered . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Mushroom /sauces on cookline not covered .
  • Critical. Observed foam plate contacting ready-to-eat food. 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. Corrected On Site.
  • Water filters for the ice machine last changed 8/09 .
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Plastic food utensils have broken lids .
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Microwave interior fan protector is missing .
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on the dipper well . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/knives stored away dirty .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. For reporting purposes only. Back exit blocked by cardboards . Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report. Incomplete .
11/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed ice in big ice machine un-protected. (Lid left Open).
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, wearing a plastic glove on top of cutting glove. Plastic glove is replaced without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed several pans,and lids cracked chipped and not smooth and easily cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed inside of bulk sugar container encrusted with soil deposits. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans, & Lids. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink in womens restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at Y split on faucet to mop sink.
  • Critical. Observed floor, and toilet in employee bathroom not clean.
  • Ceiling tile missing over ice machine.
  • Critical. Circuit breaker box blocked and/or inaccessible. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
5/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steaks prepared within a short while holding at 45 F. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Inside of ice machine lid soiled . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Food processor .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on hood filters .
  • Observed build-up of grease on the salamanda unit .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, on walk freezer sheves/floor .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Food pans are wet nested .
  • Light not functioning. One hood light is out .
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher(s) obstructed from view. For reporting purposes only. Apron stored on portable extinguisher in the kitchen . Corrected On Site.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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