Outback Steakhouse, 4905 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4905 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606
License #: 3700878
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food in contact with a surface that was contaminated and not cleaned and sanitized before use. Dropped ladle on floor and placed back into ranch **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan food container
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In front on handwash sink lower portion. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan food containers
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced tomato basil on cook line 87°
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler. In reach in cooler raw beef stored in front of raw chicken, potential for dripping onto beef. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Utensils stored handwash sink on make line **Corrected On-Site**
6/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexan container
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
1/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Grout missing
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lexon containers
  • Basic - Observed old labels on clean containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • High Priority - Improper side-by-side separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Raw chicken next to cooked fish**Corrected On-Site** **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. **Corrected On-Site**
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In salad crisper. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Grout missing throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Above cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Hand wash sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
4/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shelled eggs/walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Not inverted. Cook's line. **Corrected On-Site**
12/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor....bag of onions in dry goods room.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor....box of foodstuffs in walk in freezer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface....floor drains in kitchen
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination....top cover to cup dispenser missing at wait prep area.
5/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions....cook line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine....on inside guard plate.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination....cover miss9ng to cup container at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair....flo0r drain under dish machine clogged.
9/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....near bock kitchen door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black mold like substance in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor....bag of onions in dry storage. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface....cook line shelve near microwaves
  • Critical - Observed spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On Site.
4/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles....behind bar.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris....behind bar.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination....cup holder to to-go cups has no top lid to protect top cup.
  • Critical. Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress....hallway behind bar.For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. Chlorine test strips needed for dish machine behind bar.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Several lexan pans not fully air dried prior to stacking.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. North end of cooks line.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Needed at handsink behind bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Needed at handsink behind bar.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Several floor tiles cracked or missing at cooks line and back prep area.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed damaged thermometer provided on dishmachine. Rinse temperature thermometer works intermittently.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Clear lexan pans stacked wet on rack by dishmachine.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain behind dishmachine clogged, dishroom floor flooding.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Soap and handwash sign needed at handsink behind bar.
1/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. Several cracked/chipped lexan pans on rack by dishroom.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Several small gaps in hood filters above fryers and broiler.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Several lexan pans stacked wet on rack by dishroom.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws served from open bulk container behind bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Sign missing at handsink by salads/fryers.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Soap and towels needed at handsink behind bar.
9/11/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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