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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Address1412 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/19/2019
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
13 0 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed a moldy bloomin onion stored with other onions. CDI-That particular onion was discarded.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes Yes No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils used with TCS foods as required to avoid contamination. -P Observed buildup to several pans and onion chopper stored on the clean dish machine side and the clean equipment rack. CDI-All items seen with food buildup were sent back to the dish machine for rewashing. REPEAT. *More training is needed on proper methods for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing.
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed clam chowder not cooling sufficiently. Product only dropped two degrees in 40 minutes. Went from 57F to 55F. CDI-The lids were removed from the items to help facilitate rapid cooling.
31 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed clam chowder cooling with lids in the walk in cooler. The product is not able to cool adequately. CDI-The lids were removed.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14(D) Maintain dry wiping cloths free of visible debris and soil. Maintain sanitizer containers for in-use cloths free of visible debris and soil. Observed heavy buildup and less than 150ppm of QUAT sanitizer in the red sanitizer bucket. CDI-The bucket was emptied and refilled.
42 0 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-903.11 Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens and packages in a clean, dry location and at least 6 inches off the floor. Observed pans stacked wet on the clean equipment rack. Ensure pans are fully air dried prior to stacking.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No Yes No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed ice buildup around the condenser and floors of the walk in freezer. Have repaired. REPEAT.
47 0.50 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No Yes No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed buildup to the shelves in the walk in cooler, the bottom part of the saute drawer coolers, and the shelving on the prep lines. Have cleaned. REPEAT.
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed pvc plumbing under the spray hose sink not properly attached to the floor. Water is overflowing. Have repaired. REPEAT.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No 6-501.11 Floors, walls, and ceilings including the attachments such as soap and towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vents shall be maintained in good repair. Observed floors in disrepair. Floors are bubbling and split throughout the facility. Manager explained that the floors will be replaced in January 2020. REPEAT. Observed the ceiling leaking water next to the tall meat reach in cooler. Needs repair.