Outback Steakhouse, 3690 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3690 E Bay Dr, Largo, FL 33771
License #: 6210489
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 5/8/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
5/8/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • 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. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.(multiple cold holding units) **Warning**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.(bar area) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(Cut tomato 61°F, shredded cheese 47°F, lettuce wedges 51°F, tomato basil 77°F, )(ribs 46°F,)
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(Chicken 122°F,)chicken was thrown away **Warning**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in reach-in cooler.(beef over pork) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse.(Shrimp 59°F, )
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Warning**
5/7/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - /walk-in freezer floor soiled. Under racks
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Plate cooler on cook line
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind dish machine
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Ribs in walk in cooler , 80°, placed into freezer **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait station
11/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee chewing gum in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Above mop sink
  • Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle missing, prep sink
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
  • Exit door locked. Rolling rack, oven , rear exit by cook line. For reporting purposes only. Rolling rack moved **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burger on shelf above raw seafood , cook line
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Pack of cigarettes, lower shelf next to bacon, cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. Wait station
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Ice cubes in handwash sink, cook line
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Ribs, walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Carrying small child through kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
6/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-prewrapped utensils not properly presented. spoons not stored; dispensed 'handle-up' ; wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. no fork; tongs used to dispense lemon wedges ; wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fry batter [eggs,milk] 44 F ; cook line Corrected On Site. iced down
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw ground beef above raw fish; traulsen cooler; cook line
10/23/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped , broken lexan pans and lids
  • Violation: 15-30-1 Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. walkin cooler shelves rusty in spots
  • Critical - Violation: 22-21-1 Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans
  • Critical - Violation: 53A-19-1 Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mike McGlockton
7/11/2012Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. pans
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. reading 148F
  • Critical - Observed an beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. prep area
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. on shelf under microwave on prep line
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine on deflector ledge.
  • Critical - Observed clean skewers stored with skewers with dried food residue in pan under prep counter
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. chipped , broken lexan pans and lids
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification. Mike McGlockton
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. knife rack, wall mounted dicer
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in bar cooler soiled with accumulation of mold like substance
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. skewers, pans
  • Observed reuse of single-service articles. saving "sav a day" containers
  • Critical - Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found 1 live roach running under prep cooler on grill line, 5 line roach on edge of prep counter in grill area, 6 live roaces in pan under prep counter,
  • Critical - Observed small flying insects in bar area, kitchen and storage area
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. prep counter
  • Critical - Outer openings not protected and vermin and/or environmental cross-contamination present. storage room door
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. walkin cooler shelves rusty in spots
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface.
7/10/2012Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. some chipped food storage containers
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. women's restroom - back of house
  • Critical - No proper chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used for wiping cloths.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. butter covered during cooling process Corrected On Site. uncovered
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits, stairs, hallways or egress. rolling rack - back door For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. one individ egg - walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. items on top shelf not stored inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
2/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. walk in cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall. dishwashing area
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw burger on shelf above raw pork Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. less than 5 fruit flies bar area
  • Observed utensils in poor condition. some cracked foid storage containers Corrected On Site. discarded
8/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Damaged/spoiled food not properly segregated. one moldy orange, one rusted can Corrected On Site. items removed from inventory
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed one rusted can [crushed pineapple Corrected On Site. removed from inventory
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda gun nozzles. bar area
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. some chipped/cracked plastic food storage containers
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. 4 individ potatoes on floor under rack [dry storeroom] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth. one individ moldy orange , one individ moldy tomaro Corrected On Site. stop sale issue
  • Observed hole in wall. dishwashing ares
  • Critical - Observed interior of ovensoiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled. cook line
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Critical - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate that the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Corrected On Site. Ecolab tech called, establishment does not open until 4 PM
3/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed one dented can flame roasted peppers Corrected On Site. discarded
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). 1 lb ckd rice held overnight -measured at 47 degr
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. covered before cooling to 41 degr [rice portione into 'baggies']
  • Critical. Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. ckd rice 47 degr held overnight
  • Critical. Damaged food not properly segregated. severely dented can of flame roasted peppers Corrected On Site. removed from inventory stop sale
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. spray bottle of sanitizer on shelf next to sugar packets Corrected On Site.
11/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.(lettuce)
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.(butter left on counter at room temperature at approximately 67 degees f, moved into working walk in cooler please note that butter is a potentially hazardous food) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for food not stored in a clean, protected location.( tongs hung on oven door handles)
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(food storage containers, cracked and broken)
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.(0 ppm in wiping cloth buckets on cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.(in storage room)
6/11/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method.(chicken in deep pan for cooling) Corrected On Site.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.(large lids cracked and broken)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(up right reach in cooler next to prep area)
  • Critical. Observed warewashing machine baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks in poor repair. (dish machine )
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
4/30/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner.(broken, cracked food storage containers)
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Portable fire extinguisher not properly mounted at least 4 inches off the floor and the top no higher than 5 feet off the floor. For reporting purposes only.(on the floor in the bar area)
4/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.(potatoes ready to be cooked on cooks line) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food preparation sinks, handsinks or warewashing machine used for purposes other than the designated use.(hand sink used to store pitcher and cleaning items in bar area)
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.(salad cooler on cooks line)
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.(bar area)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.(front server area)
  • Critical. Observed objectionable odors in bathroom.(mens restroom)
  • Critical. Observed small flying insects in bar area.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar area floor.(under 2 bay sink and behind cooler)
11/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed cutting board stained with a mold like substance.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.(potato slicer ) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.(on gaskets and door frame of beer cooler)
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.(employee restroom )
  • Critical. Observed dead roaches on premises.(too many to count behind cooking equipment on cooks line)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (1 slow moving roach on dish machine) Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (2 slow moving in storage container in front line area)
  • Critical. Observed roach activity as evidenced by live roaches found (1 on shelving with glasses near bar area)
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.(cooks line)
8/5/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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