Outback Steakhouse #1036, 861 W 23 St, Panama City, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1036
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 861 W 23 St, Panama City, FL 32405
License #: 1304439
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 10/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

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  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing by dish area .
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen .
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from dish machine .
  • High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Rice **Corrected On-Site**
10/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen . **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
6/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen . **Warning**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dish wash area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach dip 60° F, diced chicken 52° F, pasta 80° F, Alfredo sauce 53° F, raw chicken 46° F, whipped cream 55° F , cut lettuce 74° F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Beef over lobster **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roast cooked in equipment set at a temperature below 250 degrees Fahrenheit or as specified in cooking chart. Oven set at 225° F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Crab stuff mushrooms **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
6/2/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Women restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
2/11/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair. Women restroom **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer batter 46° F, shredded cheese 48° F, cream sauce 51° F, on line coolers , pasta held on prep shelf at 71° F, made at 11 am **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerator 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. Middle cook line cooler **Warning**
2/10/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile in disrepair in women restroom
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheese and heavy cream sauce . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over seafood . **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Roast cooked in equipment set at a temperature below 250 degrees Fahrenheit or as specified in cooking chart.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs
9/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Potato cakes, chicken fingers, and ice cream. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. In dish wash area.
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Coconut flakes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed vacuum breaker broken.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar sink used to store lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
6/17/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dishware area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dishware cleaning brushes stored in sink.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
4/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed baked potatoes in walk in cooler at 50 degrees fahrenhiet. Stop Sale issued.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, applying gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 2/1/12.
  • Observed leaking faucet at plumbing fixture, handsink at far end of cookline.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Baked potatoes not cooled properly. Observed at 50 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler.
7/12/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink, men's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of equipment. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Scoop with handle in waffle batter in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, dishroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee apply gloves without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in ice cream freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed sanitizer stored by food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/30/11.
  • Critical - Observed soiled material on mixer head. Repeat Violation, 8/30/11.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Lemons, limes, celery, etc...at bar within customer reach. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed washed potatoes contaminated by unsanitized equipment sitting directly on top of washed potatoes. Rewashed. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 8/30/11.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar, bulk flour. Corrected On Site.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
11/15/2011Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken quesadillas in walk in cooler at 49 degrees fahrenhiet. Stop sale issued. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 2/7/11.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Observed at 170 degrees on dial.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on shelving in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covered and wrapped in walk in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. Observed masking tape directly on food surface in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in a prohibited area in walk in cooler, with condensation dripping into egg wash. Voluntarily thrown out.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese blend observed at 49 degrees fahrenhiet from walk in cooler. Stop sale issued.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese blend observed at 49 degrees fahrenhiet in top line cooler on cook's line. Iced down. Repeat Violation, 2/7/11.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken breast in walk in cooler at 44 and 45 degrees fahrenhiet. One pan at 45 degrees was voluntarily thrown out. The other pan was single layered and placed in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice observed at 44 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler. Iced down.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak observed at 46 degrees fahrenhiet; reach in cooler on cook's line. Iced down.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Observed beef over pork in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of counter, food contact surface. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Chicken quesadillas, chicken blend from walk in cooler. Repeat Violation, 2/7/11.
  • Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed at 144 on dial. Repair on the way.
8/30/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken breast at 55 degrees fahrenhiet cooked 2 days ago in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed pork loin in reach in cooler prepared yesterday and observed at 47 degrees fahrenhiet in reach in cooler.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed sauted mushrooms at 49 degrees fahrenhiet in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed ribs at 77 degrees fahrenhiet after 2/12 hours cool down. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours. Observed food debris accumulated on counter under coffe pot and tea urn area. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/20/10
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Observed at 172 degrees fahrenhiet according to gadge.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on baked potatoes rack.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating while preparing food. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/20/10.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed food debris and broken glass in handsink behind bar. Repeat Violation, 9/20/10.
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed plastic pitcher and utensils in handsink by rear door. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation, 9/20/10.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed macaroni and cheese sauce at 65 degrees fahrenhiet held out at room temperature for 3 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
2/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Panko bread crumbs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bag of sugar behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Ribs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed chicken tenders stored on floor in WIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Ice Cream in reach in freezer. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.4/20/10
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open pasta. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed silverware being rolled and bare hand contact of silverware at portion of utensil that goes into mouth. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice behind bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed grease build up in basin of handsink and food in handsink by pot/pan storage rack.
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Observed alcohol stored in handsink behind bar.
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.Walk in cooler.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to stove on cookline.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in cooler next to steamer at end of cookline.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach in fryer cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed threshold on bottom of fryer reach in cooler in poor repair.
  • Observed employee restroom door peeling.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed at "0" ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Soda machine surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed in wait staff area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed. Potato punch. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled walk-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets next to stove on cookline.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in fryer cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on beer dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on both mixers.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Clean pans on shelves. Repeat Violation. 4/20/10
  • Observed build-up of grease on fryers.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on shelving of racks storing pots and pans.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of handsink at end of cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of knife racks x2.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on fan blades of fan on cookline.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Water lacking at fixture that requires the use of water in womens restroom.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker backflow device mising at hose bibb at server line.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility not clean. Employee restroom.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris over three compartment sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2010Routine - 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. Liquid eggs in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steaks in reachin cooler at 47 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Liquid eggs in walkin cooler at 49 degrees fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chocolate in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Chopped lettuce in walkin cooler. 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. Flour 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. Rice Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Kitchen Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Clean pans on shelf dishroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Straws at bar.
  • Observed hole in wall. Employee restroom.
4/20/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Bar has brushes in sink. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Handwash sink in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. Hand wash sink in dishroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Bar
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Women's restroom. Corrected On Site.
1/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. Dishroom has unlabeled spray bottle on sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Dishroom.
9/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/19/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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