Outback Steakhouse, 710 Us Hwy 441 N, The Villages, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 710 Us Hwy 441 N, The Villages, FL 32159
License #: 4508260
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 3/19/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 48°F
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. Wait station.
  • Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Ware wash area. **Corrected On-Site**
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On shelf by walk in cooler
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dough mixer has rust
  • Basic - Hot water sanitizing warewasher water pressure not between 5-30 pounds per square inch (PSI). Kitchen dishmachine, bar dishmachine
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Inaccurate/damaged pressure gauge on dishmachine.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Creamers temp at 55°, less than 4 hours, advised
  • 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. Wait staff touching lemon **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressing made on site temp at 54°, less than 4 hours. Advised
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Raw beef over raw seafood in reach in cooler of cook line
  • High Priority - Thermotape failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. At bar's dishmachine
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
12/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. Server alley.
4/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.rack near dish area
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
12/7/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice was being dumped in it at service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.top
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
12/12/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.storage rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.by fryers
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.drink dispenser Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar Corrected On Site.
4/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/1/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).scallops,tilapia,salmon,shrimp over night at cookline drawers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.cookline drawers.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.over fryers.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.cardboard on shelves in storage room
  • Critical. No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.storage rack Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.on base tile at handwash sink right side of cookline.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.server area.
11/30/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.storage rack
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.bar
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.exterior of bulk flour and sugar containers.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Do not use sign on door. Mens employee restroom.
  • Critical. Current Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed.
5/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.honey at cookline
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.handwash sink
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.bar Corrected On Site.
10/7/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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