Outback Steakhouse, 1475 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1475 Us Hwy 1, Vero Beach, FL 32960
License #: 4101098
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 09/03/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reach in freezer
09/03/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Light not functioning./ walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Basic - Moderate Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Nonbagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./ salad cooler
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler./ salmon **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./ seasoning **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - 3-5 Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure./ waite staff getting bread from the bread box
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./ butter sever area- recommended rapid chill
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./ non hermetically sealed raw chicken over fry's
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling./ took corrective action **Corrected On-Site**
3/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. No lid on container of coffee filters **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad station
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook had black bands on wrist. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large cambros by dish area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Single serve half n half 60°. Operator discarded. No stop sale written. **Corrected On-Site**
11/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Large cambros in storage area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 2door upright reach in cooler next to fry station ambient temperature 57°. Cooler cannot be used until it maintains 41° or below. No next day call back issued due to availability of refrigeration.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt for water softener on floor in hot water heater area.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.bar area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Raw wings 50°, raw chicken 51°. Kitchen manager states product was in cooler for 2hours, recommended rapid chill. Manager placed all tcs foods in walk-in cooler to bring down temperatures.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Cooks line
  • Intermediate - Employee rinsed utensil in handwash sink. Tongs hanging from spout on hand wash sink . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Light Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Mild Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Using bar napkins at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
6/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving in dry storage
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Cloth under cutting boards **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Raw salmon over pure coked crab. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. **Corrected On-Site**
1/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.- icecream on floor- Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored.- togo containers not stored inverted Corrected On Site.
7/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.- food containers cracked.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave mildly soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.- produce press- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler mildly soiled with accumulation of food residue.- cookline- Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed mild soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.- ice cream- Corrected On Site.
10/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
6/23/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans still dirty
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification. This violation must be corrected by : 6-20-11.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. observed ice scoop in poor repair
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
4/20/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./recommended rapid chill Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees f-reheated on stove put in warmer at 108 degrees f recommended to rapid reheat than can hot hold 135 degreesf
  • Observed portable cutting board moderately grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical. Observed moderate buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster./front dispenser in bar area
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./back prep area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions..bar area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed restroom hallway hole in wall
10/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./can't determine amount of time stop sale Corrected On Site.manager discarded
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit./dressing with fresh onion-no proif vinegar keeping product at ph of 4.0 or below
  • 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./paper bowl in flour Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair./bottom of reach in cooler not properly clising
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold./booster off Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mildly encrusted, soiled material on onion slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of debris shelving dry storage
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./prep area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water./by prep sink
3/9/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature./chicken still frozen Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board heavily grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable/connected to tomatoe slicer
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on tomatoe slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on slicer./portable slicer
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried./wet nesting cambro's Corrected On Site.
11/12/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name./bulk product Corrected On Site.
  • 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./bulk product Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed moderate soil residue on storage containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed mild soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Critical. Observed heavily encrusted, soiled material on slicer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees./bar sink
10/21/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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