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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3431
Address9623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 6/12/2014
Final Score @ Grade
96.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency - Observed potato press with build up. Instructed to thoroughly clean unit. Observed ice machine with slight biofilm. Gave instruction.
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control - All TCS foods shall be time stamped to reflect time removed from temperature control. Observed tomatoes and lettuce wedges above 45 F for less than 2 hours. Observed lemon butter with documentation of pH lowere than 4.6. State documentation of approval not provided. Foods shall be time stamped or held below 45 F.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes No No 3-501.15 Cooling Methods - Use only approved cooling methods. Observed individually portioned pasta and rice cooling in deep containers. Items were prepared and portioned within 2 hours. Bags were placed in single layers on sheet pan to quick chill.
38 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry - Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, while preparing FOOD, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored Yes No No 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation - Store wiping cloths in approved manner. Damp cloths should be stored in sanitizer when not in use or clean & dry on clean surface. Observed damp cloths unattended not in sanitizer solution.
43 0.50 Single-use and single-service articles; properly stored and used Yes No No | I 4-903.11 (A) and (C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - Store and handle single serve items to prevent contamination. Observed styrofoam containers with food contact surface upright. Containers were inverted. Observed unwrapped straws being handled without gloves. Facility will begin using wrapped straws.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used Yes No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - Observed condensation leak in dessert low reachin. Observed cutting boards with deep cuts and stains.4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces - C
49 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices Yes No No 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair - Observed minor leak at filter under dish machine. Service contacted.
53 0.50 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - Observed build up under shelving and in corners of floors. Recommend light pressure wash.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding - Properly shield or use shatterproof bulbs where required. New lighting protection is ordered and in stock to be changed.