Outback Steakhouse, 16547 Fish Hawk Blvd, Lithia, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 16547 Fish Hawk Blvd, Lithia, FL 33547
License #: 3915863
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 5/27/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.utensil shelf
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution bucket stored near/on/above food preparation surface or food. Steak cutting board
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris.
5/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in prep area.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle.
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.lemon , limes bar area
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.cookline, prep room
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wet nesting
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable.tiles missing grout on cookline ,dishroom
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.reachin coolers shelves rusty -north end of cookline
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.lemons
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.dishroom
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. blocked with utensils -
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.reachin coolers
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.handlle on microvave - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.underside cutting boards - Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.coolers dripping
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.reachin coolers
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. sprayer nozzles won't shut off at dishmachine
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. too near butter ,sauces - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.lemons at bar area Corrected On Site.
5/2/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.wetnesting
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable.several lexan pans broken or cracked
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.bar area
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface.cloths underside of cutting boards
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employees using same cutting board to handle raw and ready to eat foods
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. tin foil togo boxed on cookline
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Corrected On Site.
1/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. lexan pans
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. clear plastic lids next to microvave needs to be inverted
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. stored on floor - Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar area
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by food. on top of icecream freezer - Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walkin freezer - Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. black moldy substance - Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle. Corrected On Site.
10/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Date-mark the open, refrigerated containers with 7-day-date labels. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. REMINDER: New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days if hiring.
12/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Repair the leaking hot-water faucet at the dishwashing-area handwashing sink.
  • Critical. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. REMINDER: New employees must pass Food Safety Training within 60 days of hiring.
7/31/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.blue cheese dressing greater than 45 degrees
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.boiled eggs 69 degrees in procesd
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.bagged pasta in walk in cooler greater tgan 41 degrees.
  • Critical. Food thermometer not accurate within +/- 2 degrees Fahrenheit.reach in on cookline thermometer broken.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.dry storasge area
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces not cleaned after being contaminationed.salad drier Not cleaned after each use
  • Critical. Food-contact surfaces in contact with potentially hazardous food not cleaned at least every four hours.dirty knives in storage rack
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.stacked wet plastic pans
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.behind bar
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.bread storage area
7/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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