Outback Steakhouse, 2225 Hwy 44 W, Inverness, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2225 Hwy 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453
License #: 1901143
Total inspections: 11
Last inspection: 10/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Far end of cook line.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beside to go plates in front kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Far end of cook line.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Cook line.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Cook line reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in freezer. Crab legs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Held at room temperature at front counter.
  • High Priority - Clams/mussels/oysters cold held at a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrective action: butter moved to walk in cooler.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Soups and cut greens at cook line not covered.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food. Sanitizer beside pepper on cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
10/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Some food containers not fully air dried prior to stacking.
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.Floor mixer pitted with rust. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Grease , food debris accumulated under dessert cooler at cooks line.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.Dipperwell missing water tube, water shut off
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food temperatures in small refrigerated pull drawer unit at cooks line range from 49° f crabmeat to 51° f beef. Stop sale issued - food stored overnight -all day. New product iced down. Service called **Corrected On-Site**
3/4/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Souffl cups in containers on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Waitstation surfaces **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Floor mixer severely rusted especially the mixer head. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Mild ice buildup in walkin freezer
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper boats **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Water on cookline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Ribs and pasta cooling in walkin covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Several small reachin cooler and reaching freezers lightly soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
8/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Large mixer rusted.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Faucet does not turn completely off at more than one handsink.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
3/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishroom Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on glass front refrigerator in waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on several bar surfaces.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on dirty shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed light buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination- soufle cups in dirty drawers on expo line. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled wet wiping cloth in use with fresh solution. Corrected On Site.
8/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in bar and waitstation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at prep area handsink.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
4/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Critical - Observed interior of waitstation reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda machine exterior parts with food debris. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.
11/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Bar Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Grease dripping from hood onto cookline equipment-caulking has deteriorated. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on dish sprayer.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar floor.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on floor underneath ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in ice cream freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed waitstation handwash sink used for dumping coffee and tea. Corrected On Site.
3/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses-on cutting board. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on dish sprayer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on soda machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored on dirty racks on wall. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Corrected On Site.
9/30/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside waitstation ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on bar floor.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets in bar.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles in bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in french fry freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in togo cooler in waitstation soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried- large lexans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination- crumbs in compartment bin for lids. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust- restroom exhaust fans. Repeat Violation.
12/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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