Outback Steakhouse, 34908 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Outback Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 34908 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
License #: 5603377
Total inspections: 10
Last inspection: 3/13/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food... sugar bin.
  • Basic - Case of shrimp stored on walk in freezer floor.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris... Dry storage room.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair and gaps between filters.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on system/hood filters.
  • Intermediate - Soiled Spice containers in dry storage.
3/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Disposable styrofoam bowels used to dispense sugar in dry storage.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Case of beef and crab stored on freezer floor.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Dishwasher area under spay hose sink.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Back food prep area.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler. Small red bull cooler in kitchen holding cheese and butter.
  • Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Cook line above gas grill.
  • Basic - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed in standing water. Spinach.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Fries.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Bar.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Various seasoning dispensers and containers in kitchen area.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Waitress station area and employee restroom.
10/16/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bathroom facility not clean... Male employee restroom.
  • 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... Cook line shelf.
  • Basic - Honey spillage on shelving in dry storage room.
  • Basic - Moderate build-up of grease on hood filters.
  • Basic - Prepared chicken breast plate not covered in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Soiled service/mop sink.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution between uses... stacked on cook line shelf.
  • Intermediate - Food manager certification expired... Laura mason 3/25/13.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
4/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Dripping cook line handsink faucet.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions... Waitstation handsink.
  • Critical - No thermometer in small Redbull cooler.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container, personal snack/lunch items stored next to water pitchers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed clean utensils stored in soiled bus pans.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair... Identified.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood filters... Over salamander.
  • Observed personal care item, sweater, stored on single service take out containers. **Corrected On-Site**
11/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Observed busted food storage container lids in dry storage.
  • Critical - Observed dripping handsink faucet.
  • Observed ice scoop stored on soiled surface.
  • Observed moderate build-up of grease on hood system.
  • Critical - Observed open emplyee beverage containers and soiled wiping cloth stored on ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... grilled chicken @ 45 f, wic. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry storage room floor.
  • Observed two dripping faucets in dishmachine room.
3/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed 2 live flies in kitchen prep area.
  • Observed reach in door interior frame detached from unit...air gap at bottom door gasket.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination... take-out container covers/lids not inverted or covered... dry storage.
  • Observed soiled dry storage room floor.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold...gauge reads 175...needs to reach 180 f.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...cook line. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed soiled dry storage room floor.
  • Critical - Observed soiled dry storage room shelving.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris along prep sinks.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
4/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.
  • Critical. Observed soiled soda fountain nozzle attachment areas.
  • Critical. Observed men's employee restroom facility not clean.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees...cook line.
  • Observed soiled floor by female employee restroom.
  • Observed wall caulking soiled with accumulated black debris along kitchen prep sinks.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
  • Critical. Observed no training date for employee food service training document.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...far right, cook line.
  • Observed light build-up of grease on one filter/area.
  • Observed food residue build-up on interior of back side of line equipment.
  • Observed floor area(s) consistantly covered with standing water...throughout.
  • Observed wall caulking over base tile in disrepair.
4/8/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed light oil/grease build-up on filters.
  • Observed soil build-up on clean equipment storage rack shelving.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor...corners and under racks in dry storage.
10/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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