Outback Steakhouse, 11308 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11308 N 56 St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
License #: 3910233
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 10/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
10/27/2014Routine - FoodAdmin. Complaint Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. On tile grid above dish area **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
09/05/2014Routine - FoodEmergency Order Callback Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.throughout kitchen on equipment **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. On mixer and blender in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Lettuce bins **Warning**
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance. On tile grid above dish area **Warning**
  • Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 30 plus behind bar and through kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Throughout kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 by back door 2 in electrical room 4 on mixer in back prep area, 2 under hand sink in back prep area 10 plus behind back prep table 5 plus behind alto sham on hot line, on top of electrical box. 1 on try jack stand, 1 behind bar , 1 in dish area**Warning** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with clean or in-use utensils. Chemical spray by steak knife rack in service area **Warning**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. In dish area **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar sink used to dump ice **Warning**
09/04/2014Routine - FoodEmergency order recommended
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. Above cooking equipment
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Outside of ice bin on service line
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Table in service station
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Basic - Garbage or debris on floor under, around, or behind equipment in bar.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In kitchen above cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
3/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storeroom.
  • Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Broken floor tiles - cook line.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Softener salt (outside)
  • Basic - Leaking drain pipe at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Men. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels on cleaned containers. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Straws provided for customer not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Bar.
  • Basic - Unnecessary items on the premise. Storeroom.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Water softener salt container exposed to contamination. Container not properly covered and protected.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cooked pasta cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Cut lettuce/cabbage/spinach/kale/chard cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Dish washing area.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.flour **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Potato rack
  • Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken lexans and lids
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Foil pans **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Cheese/milk/creamer/other dairy products cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 58° returned to walk-in cooler to cool **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 60° returned to walk-in cooler to cool **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Tea urns, storage bins
  • Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
6/24/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. In service area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.broken lexan pans and lids
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dressings in reach-in at 55? removed and returned to walk-in for rapid cool down line reach-in, line ice bath,service area ice bath **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.bar
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.filters dated for change by 8/2012
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
12/13/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.using a towel to dry **Corrected On-Site**
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.reach-in racks chipping and rusted
  • Critical - Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.dishwashing area
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.spoon in lemons **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.when switching from loading dirty dishes to unloading clean **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.broken lexan lids
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands.dish washing area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.dressings in line reach in at 60? removed to walk-in for rapid chill, sour cream 55? and whipped butter 59? in service area removed for rapid cool down **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.raw eggs over cooked rice in walk-in
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.walk-in racks
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.cheese sauce at 109? reheated to 145? **Corrected On-Site**
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.filters dated for change on 8/27
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
11/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. line reach-in racks rusted
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. walk-in air curtains broken
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.preparation shelves by rice and sugar
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.walk-in freezer
  • Critical - Observed hand wash sink used for purpose other than washing hands. utensil in preparation area sink pans in dishwashing area sink Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. lexan in dishwashing area Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boom and honey must returned to walk-in to cool and reml and orange sauce ambient cooling for less than 1 hour Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. bar
4/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. storage racks
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. walk-in fan covering
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.air curtains in walk-in Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.storage racks,potato rack,around ice bin
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
11/8/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. bar Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.t shirt,sweat shirt on produce and single service rack Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. walk-in door Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. not inverted Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.chocolate Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.rusted reach-in racks
  • Obseved hood filters in disrepair.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.hood filters
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris.bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
8/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in reach in. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup in the interior of keg cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on WICOOLER shelves.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.....employees restrooms. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory.....dish room. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
1/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed boxes on WIFREEZER floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup in the interior of ice machine.
  • Non-prewrapped spoons not properly presented. Corrected On Site.
  • Pans not properly air-dried before stacking.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb in dish room.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided in all restrooms.
8/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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