Outback Steakhouse

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN SITTING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW ITEMS EITHER IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICTES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: NO TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THEREMOMETER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK ALONG COOKLINE LEAKING AT BASE ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (BY SODA SYRUP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP LINE.MUST REPAIR.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING STEAK AND SHRIMP ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180F AT MANIFOLD AND NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION (FRYERS, STOVE ETC)

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA (BY COFFEE MACHINE).

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR AND MUST REORGANIZE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR TILES IN REAR COLD PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN DRY STORAGE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR PEST MONITORING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT STAIRWELL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIRED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON BUILD IN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE CAULKING BY MOP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELD S BY ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS STORED OUTSIDE OF GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA AND ITS OPENED. OBSERVED THAT TRASH IS STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE OPENED TRASH CONTAINER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020(b) CITATION ISSUED

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON BUILD IN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE CAULKING BY MOP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELD S BY ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.