Outback Steakhouse

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1966746, dated 10/18/16; Violation #34-"FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation #35 "UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE." Instructed to repair all and maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed dirt accumulation in the upper portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulations on exterior surface of salamander. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on interior keg system at the bar. Instructed to clean and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Observed dirt and debris in several area, e.g. kitchen area, under soda boxes and floor drains. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed dust in vents in kitchen area. Additionally, observed dirt accumulation on wall areas at the bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Observed leaking wall mounted spigot with no proper floor drain, near the exposed sink, near walk in freezer. Instructed to repair and maintain.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND TRASH COMPACTOR. BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE ON COMPACTOR WITH FOOD SPILLAGE NOT INSIDE THE COMPACTOR OPENING. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND AND OUTSIDE OF BOTH GREASE CONTAINER AND COMPACTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL BEHIND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECHAULK GAP BEHIND SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES AND REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN-GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: COVING ALONG WALLBASE NOT SEALED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPEN GAPS AT BASEBOARD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. SODA CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT CLEAN OR RODENT PROFFED. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE BOX AND WASTE GREASE ON TOP LID AND ENCRUSTED ON SIDES OF BOX. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENR RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSISL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL BEHIND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECHAULK GAP BEHIND SINK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: STORAGE SHELVES AND REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN-GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: COVING ALONG WALLBASE NOT SEALED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPEN GAPS AT BASEBOARD.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. SODA CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GEASE BUILD-UP.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI AND BROKEN GLASS UNDER DUMP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN THE REAR WAITSTAFF SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DRIED SAUCE SPILLS. MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL AT THE BOTTOM NEXT TO THE HANS WASHING SINK IN THE HANDICAP RESTROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE CUSTOMER LADIES RESTROOM.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY STANDING MIXER AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 63F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER:- CHEESE 45.9F, CHEESE 48.5F, SEASONED BUTTER 61.1F, HONEY BUTTER 63.6F, EGGS 44.9F, AVOCADO SALAD 56.3F AND CHICKEN TENDERS 46.2F. TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER WAS 38.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIME. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 50LBS WORTH $200 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED OVER 75 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,BY THE WALK IN FREEZER, AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL UPON RE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI FOOD UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLER SECTION OF DUAL REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AREA AND SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON POTATO SLICER BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY STANDING MIXER AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR....ALSO CLEAN ALL FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FANS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: NOTED MULTI FOOD UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING BY THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON POTATO SLICER BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE,INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. ALSO NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT UNDERNEATH PLATFORM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH BEER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO BEHIND ICE MACHINE.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILT UP AND DEBRIS ON WALLS, DOORS AND CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS (MEN AND WOMEN). ALSO NOTED SAME ON LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR.