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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Address1412 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/22/2020
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
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed employee using the hand sink to fill up a plastic container. CDI-The employee was instructed to use the prep sink.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes Yes No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw chicken and raw eggs stored above cooked foods. CDI-The reach in was rearranged. 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed moldy strawberries. CDI-The container was discarded. REPEAT.
14 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized No Yes Yes 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness - P Observed dish machine not reaching to temperature for proper hot water sanitization. ECOLAB was called and should be out today. A follow up visit will be made tomorrow to verify the dish machine. 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed several pans with food buildup. CDI-All pans were removed to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized. REPEAT.
20 0 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed a small reach in cooler holding product above 41F. CDI-All items were removed from the cooler.
36 0 Insects and rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed several fruit flies in the facility. Increase pest control methods.
37 0 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display No No No 3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed food items stored on the ground in the walk in freezer. Have placed onto shelving.
49 2 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No Yes No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leaks to plumbing throughout the facility. The hand sink plumbing, the faucet at the main prep sink, and the plumbing at the dish machine. Have repaired. REPEAT.