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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Address1412 EAST BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28203
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 9/22/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 0 Food separated & protected No No No 3-302.11 (A)(4) Except when the food is being cooled, store food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings.Observed a few items uncovered in prep reach-in at batter/fry station.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: Sanitizing Solutions - https://youtu.be/ykP2mr9CtRg , How to Test Sanitizer https://youtu.be/y0SjmnabFaY , and Cleaning and Sanitizing Food Contact Surfaces https://youtu.be/av1Rbh-lh08 . Observed a several plastic containers metal pans with food residue and buildup stacked at clean dish shelving. CDI-PIC sent dishes back to dish pit to be rewashed and sanitized.
33 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes No REPEAT 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 For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU . Observed cooked pasta in large tub with lids close/no ventilation in walk-in cooler. Food was still temping above 41F. CDI-Lid was removed. After temp recheck, temperature had dropped but PIC still placed on ice bath to cool pasta quicker. Ribs cooling in walk-in after 2nd temp observation had a cooling rate of .5 when .54 was needed. Ribs were in containers with vents but PIC removed lids to ensure quicker cooling.
38 1 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No Yes No REPEAT 6-501.111 Keep the premises free of insects, rodents, and other pests. Observed fruit flies throughout facility - dish area, exit door, bar area, dry storage.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used No No No 4-502.13 Single-use and single-service articles cannot be reused. Observed styrofoam cup stored in seasoning/spice container. If scoops are stored in food containers, ensure that utensil is multiuse, smooth and easily cleanable, and has handle that can be stored out of food.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes Yes No REPEAT 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. -Pf Several multi use container lids observed with chips and cracks. CDI-PIC discarded items observed. Facility is working on ordering and replacing.
49 0 Non-food contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Cleaning needed along shelving and inside cold holding units throughout - especially gaskets and shelving in raw batter station. Observed buildup in soda gun holder at bar.
54 0 Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Drains in dumpsters and waste containers shall have drain plugs in place. Shared dumpster missing drain plug. Replace to prevent pest harborage and leaks.
55 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean No No No 6-501.12 Floors, walls, ceilings including the attachments such as soap, towel dispensers; light fixtures; and heat/ac vent covers shall be clean. Caution should be used to minimize food exposure. Observed minor cleaning needed on floors in walk-in units. 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. Wall damage observed behind shelving in walk-in cooler above baseboards. Wall damage observed under dish machine area.