Outback Steakhouse, 1950 Nw Courtyard Circle, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1950 Nw Courtyard Circle, Port St Lucie, FL 34986
License #: 6602496
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 11/05/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, ice cream freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing./ removed for repiping will be put back this evening
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable/ white portable board manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting./ metal cambro's
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Several Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale./observed two cans pine apple juice manager took corrective action discarded **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine./server statin
11/05/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand wash sink hot handle, on order.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
2/5/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-grade plastic to-go/thank you bags used in direct contact to store food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over butter and rice
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over raw lobster
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
11/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
4/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf.
  • Observed ceiling tile near mop sink in disrepair.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, prep area.
  • Observed reach in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, unit at end of cook line.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, cloth draped over edge of bucket on the cook line. Corrected On Site.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, dish and bar area handwash sink's. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory, bar handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor, 2 glass racks of mugs stored under walk in freezer shelving. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, several large food storage containers are cracked and broken.
  • Observed reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair, unit across from fryers.
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area.
4/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each other on the storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, dish area handwash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach in freezer gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, fry station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed bar cooler gaskets and glass cooler door tracks with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, expo side of cookline.
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination, covered employee drink cup on shelf above prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open grease receptacle lid. Corrected On Site.
9/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable, tiles broken in front of the grill.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink near the dish station.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle's, cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
3/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, duct tape on pizza peel handle.
  • Observed reach in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up, unit at the fry station. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture, handwash sink near fryers.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, dining area.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, mop sink area. Corrected On Site.
11/1/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area, 2 uncovered containers of drink mix in the glass chiller at the bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food, prep cooks wearing a bracelet and watch. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair, several large food storage containers and lids are cracked and broken.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, 2 door reach in cooler at end of cookline.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under cutting board.
  • Observed walk in cooler gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, dish area handwash sink being used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice in the basin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, tiles missing at the mop sink area.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, above rear prep area.
3/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food, pan used to scoop flour. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength, wiping cloths tested at 150 ppm. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers, prep area.
7/8/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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