OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed one of the dumpsters with the bottom rusted and a hole in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sauce bowls, ramekins and pans in the kitchen wet and not properly air dried. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler torn in the kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

• From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: Time Extended

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse in food prep area in the back of the kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without beard guard on, operator gave him one. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on the hoods in the kitchen and walls. Repeat Violation

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pasta noodles in the walk in cooler on the third shelve under other containers of food without a lid on the pan, operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the cook line is leaking from the faucet.

Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes on the floor in front of the back door making it unable to get out safely, operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by the employees restroom in the red.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in prep kitchen without a hair restraint. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans at dish area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters and surrounding area heavy with grease and dripping from the hood, the hood walls and the ansul pipes. Operator stated they have a call in about the hood and exhaust not functioning properly.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected and covered. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the dish area and around the dish scraping area heavily soiled and showing a black mold like substance.

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Fly ribbon over cut broccoli and potato. Operator removed. **Co Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk in walk in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor at condiment station . Operator terminated. Four under dishwasher area on wall. Operator states that pest control came on Sunday.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches at coffee area. One on floor of dishwasher area. Operator states that pest control came on Sunday. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken at dry rack.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garnish ice bath set up on cookline cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); honey butter (61F - Cold Holding). Cut lettuce and tomatoes on line 2hours and will be held on time as a public health control and must be discarded if not used by 430pm. Honey butter and shredded cheese unable to tell when they were placed out of temperature see stop sale. Observed raw wings (50F - Cold Holding) covered in serving size plastic bags no lid on container in chicken fry area. Operator moved to lower portion of unit to quickly cool to 41F and will keep lidded when on well. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ice bath garnish station at cookline per owner operator was to be held at time as a public health control. At inspection current manager unaware and times not managed.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at waitstation on kitchens and at end of cookline by dishwash at kitchen . Employee restocked during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on shelving in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Alarm on dishwasher states declining necessary.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in in freezer with ice buildup on shelves.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink at cookline with mold like growth in basin.

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk salt container with no lid at back prep , Manager lidded. Observed salmon and ahi stored in open pans in walk-in cooler with no covering on open shelving.. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries, asparagus, tomatoes, lemons, stored over washed and washed prepped produce in walk-in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Pbserved black debris on wall at warewash area.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handle raw beef steak then change gloves without washing hands and return to cookline. Manager corrected and had employee wash hands then add new gloves. Manager corrected and had employee wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup used to dispense sugar. Corrected by manager who removed item from bulk bin. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on cooler with debris on upper plates. Operator removed plates to dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed bin at clean dish dry rack with clean dishes inside and visible old food debris on bin and storage rack. Manager sent all back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed bag of bread stored in front/ under hand towels dispenser. Manager moved to secure area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.single service cup used as scoop in bulk storage. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes stored under the handsink paper towel dispenser.manager moved dishes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, cook online. Manager had employee add beard guard wash hands before returning to work. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager put back through dishwash Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in walk-in cooler water pooled in cracks. Manager states work order in place and work for repair scheduled Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cooler beside handsink at back prep area which is exposed to splash from handsink. Manager placed tray between for temporary fix and will have splash guard installed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walk busted in walk-in cooler. Manager states work order in place and work for repair scheduled Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holster with slimy debris.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Manager sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager removed label and sent back through dishwash. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink leaking.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris at underneath mixer head.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl and/or cup at flour and sugar container. Operator removed the bowl/cup. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 129°F.

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven at cookline underneath stove.