Outback Steakhouse, 31988 Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 31988 Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6211274
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 08/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Top of dish machine
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Dish area
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Butter **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Not fitting tightly
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Rubber/plastic/vinyl spatula cracked/chipped. Cookline
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Lid on peanut butter jar **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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 - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
08/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dry storage area
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. Cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishmachine area
  • 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 pork **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaner, on shelf next to mop sink
1/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on containers, next to dishmachine area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Dishmachine area
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans, cookline top shelf
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Back cookline
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Sauces, cookline
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in cooler. Raw beef over cut onions in reach in oiler, end of cookline
7/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On shelf near dishmachine area
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Near dishmachine area
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Under three compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage room
  • High Priority - Cooked rice/pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pasta, 50F, cookline, chilled **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Butter in wait area
3/26/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. lemons, bar, wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Improper location of garbage disposal area. put on concrete
  • Critical - Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use. toweels stored in handsink at bar
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk in reach in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw beef over cheese sauce in walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
10/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs on oven handle Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. plastic food containers in dishmachine area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. above three compartment sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. reach in cooler on cookline
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. near walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. plastic to go salad containers in salad station 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.
2/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. bar
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. pasta coveted Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. dry storage Corrected On Site.
10/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...small bar beer cooler
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue..main bar cooler under register
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food...raw eggs above ready to eat foods in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris...bar
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...spatulas stored behind racks in dishwasher area Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/28/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....ribs temps at 47 F in walkin cooler
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures...walkin cooler has 3 compressors---one by door not working properly--foods in this area temps at 47 F
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...grill cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris---on cart that bread broilers sits on.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...spatula stored behind wall rack in dishmachine area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor....under steamer oven by 4burner stove--rear kitchen
12/27/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...billabong bar keg cooler
  • Observed build-up of food debris--top of dishmachine
  • Observed build-up of food debris--scales shelf--prep area.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area--main bar
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...under fryers--front line
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...bloomin onions fryers.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...behind icemachine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor...walkin freezer
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[112-118 butter on cookline ]
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.[cover on pasta while cooling
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.[raw eggs over vegetable ] Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[both at bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[track on cooler by soda fountains ]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.[both at bar] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Establishment operating without a current Hotel and Restaurant license.
4/21/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.ribs and rice reachin and drawers on cookline --moved to working cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reachin and drawers on cookline
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.portion control scales
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.bulk food bins
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. steak knife holder Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.across from ice machine
11/17/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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