Outback Steakhouse, 3161 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3161 Ne 163 St, North Miami Beach, FL 33160
License #: 2323288
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 5/21/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored on floor.potatoes **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.bar area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. **Corrected On-Site**
12/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelf underneath kitchen sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment. Bar
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Clean knives/utensils stored in crevices between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Ice bin
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation. Opened/cut commercially bag of ketchup **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Bar 3-compartment sink
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 1 in dining area **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cooked bacon in kitchen not covered **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Kegs cooler, plate cooler
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar, dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.
2/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. SHELVES; WARMER
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Corrected On Site.
7/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/17/2012Complaint FullEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. KITCHEN FLOOR AND BAR
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.dry storage and walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by 16 live roaches roaches found behind alto shaam located in cookline, 1 by water heater, and 3 behind sign board next to reach-in cooler.
5/16/2012Complaint FullEmergency order recommended
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
12/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-dishmachine area.
4/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No handwashing sign (cooking area) provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
12/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
9/10/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food (fruit, mixer containers, beverage ice, potatoes, potato toppings) in holding unit/dry storage area-bar area.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink-employee bathroom, 85F.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom doors left open other than during cleaning or maintenance-employee.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found. One medium roach observed in bar area, 1 medium roach underneath handwash sink in kitchen,1 large roach observed underneath food prep sink, and 1 inside water heater room. This violation must be corrected by : 8-26-10.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area, dry food storage area.
  • Observed hole in wall-underneath handwash sink inside kitchen.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise-boxes in dry storage closet.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment (next to grill) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6-9-10. Observed PHF cold held above 41F, but held for 1.5 hours, according to Management. Please read Comments section for pertinent information.
7/12/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (next to grill) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. This violation must be corrected by : 6-9-10.
  • 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. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
6/8/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (steak cooler, 47F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food (beverage ice) in holding unit/dry storage area-bar area.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (cheese, potatoes) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair-steak cooler.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles-beverage ice area.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor-dishmachine area.
  • Critical. No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation.
  • Critical. Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical. Observed employees provided in-house training not performing their work duties in a manner consistent with the Food Code requirements-bare hand contact observed.
1/25/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment (reach-in cooler drawer, 60F) incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food (garnishings) by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-handwash sink.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
11/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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