Outback Steakhouse, 2020 W Brandon Blvd # 190, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2020 W Brandon Blvd # 190, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3907414
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 09/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Bar 3 compartment sink
09/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Bucket at 0 ppm quat corrected on site to 200 ppm
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chemical test kit used to check sanitizer. Wuat
6/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle.
  • Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Baked potatoes
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait station
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Intermediate - Pans of cooling potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods stacked on top of one another.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cooled in quantity deeper than 4 inches.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.
2/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A)
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At bar sink
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to being blocked by garbage can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
10/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Ribs
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
  • Intermediate - Reach-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
5/14/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Screen near cooks line
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In sauce in walkin cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop stored with handle in contact with ice in ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Objectionable odors in seafood walkin cooler
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
3/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - fan cover in the walk-in cooler.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM. Corrected On Site. Corrected to 200 PPM.
9/7/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked pata being cooled covered in walk-in cooler. Repeat Violation.
6/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - dust build-up on fan covers in the walk-in freezer.
  • Violation: 29-13-1 Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Observed water pooling in make table refrigerator used for breading.
2/8/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Upright meat cooler by flat grill, make table refrigerator for salads, and small glass door refrigerator in waitress station.
  • Equipment compartment not equipped to properly drain accumulation of moisture. Observed water pooling in make table refrigerator used for breading.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface - dust build-up on fan covers in the walk-in freezer.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked potatoe soup in individual plastic bags sealed while cooling in the walk-in cooler. Manager stated soup was cooked one hour ago and employee forgot to put it in ice bath before storing it in the walk-in cooler. Product removed from walk-in cooler and placed in ice bath to control temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - salad make table refrigerator on cooks line.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products (cheese, eggs, etc.) in in salad make table refrigerator measured 45 - 50F. Products removed and placed in working coolers. Cheddar Jack cheese on ice on cooks line measured 52F. All beef and pork products in upright cooler by flat grill measured 53F. Sour cream and other dairy products in small sliding glass door refrigerator in waitress station measured 51F.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil - cooks line.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - mop sink (splitter attached).
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Measured 0 PPM (all wiping cloth buckets).
2/6/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris build on shelf next to salad cooler.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Reach-in cooler next plate cooler and keg coolers in bar.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue - to go reach-in cooler.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on knives in knife holder.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored above butter in walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface - interior of keg cooler in bar.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of cereal and seasoning not stored in covered/sealed container.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Build-up of dust on fan covers in the walk-in-cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Glass door reach-in-cooler door slot.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of bread crumps not stored in covered container. Corrected On Site.
4/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean food crumbs from the inside of the quesadilla refrigerator.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Designate the top plate, on each stack of clean plates above the prep line, as the cover plate; or invert the stacks of clean dishes.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the urinal, that is labelled "out of order", to operate properly.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Clean the foid crumbs frkm the walk-in-cooler floor.
9/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. sugar and flour -dry storage areas
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. donuts on prep tables Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar areas
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. not inverted -cookline
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked
1/15/2010Routine - 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. milk
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. under cutting board
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. didn't wash hands before donning gloves
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. lexan contaners
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
8/5/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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