OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in some of the areas of the kitchen.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the dish drying rack. Manager removed so they can be washed again. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries being stored over washed limes and lemons in the walk in cooler.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the dish drying area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the clean dish drying rack. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above the salad bar make line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the dish drying rack in the dish washing area. Explained proper drying method.

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medication stored behind bar near hand sink, operator discarded at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal item observed on food storage shelf above bread. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in cut lettuce touching food, operator moved to approved position at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container in dish area, operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus over washed lettuce, operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager had bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispenser in bar is soiled.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time markers on food throughout kitchen with no written plan. Emailed operator time as public health control paperwork.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean pans overtop food preparation sink in back kitchen area. Manager removed old labels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by back door. Manager discarded mop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine where drain line was capped off Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the unit on broiler tomatoes and sour cream temperatures were 66F. Manager looked to see if the unit was on and it was unplugged. Manager threw away all food in the unit. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the CO2 tank in the store room with no secured measure for the tank.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans stored wet between each other causing wet nesting. Manager removed the items from the dishwasher area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed 2 pairs of shoes out in the prep area. Manager removed the shoes. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed the faucet in the dumpster area leaking.

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed the wet mop stored in the mop bucket. Manager hung the mop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the current license not displayed. Operator printed the current license to display. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans stored wet on top of each other at the dish area (wet nesting).

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up around fan cover in the walk-in freezer.

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug missing at the dumpster.