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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3431
Address9623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 10/30/2015
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 2 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 Wash hands after activities that contaminate them.-P Observed an employee handle raw chicken with gloves on, discarded those gloves, and then went to put new gloves on without a handwash. Employee stopped and washed hands to correct before donning more gloves.
7 1.50 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(B) Do not contact exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands. Use suitable utensils, single-use gloves or dispensing equipment.-P Observed waitstaff handle bread and a baked potato with barehands today- both products discarded and tongs set out for staff to use instead.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods. -P Observed raw white fish stored over cheese in the 2 door reach in next to the grill and observed raw shrimp water stored next to peeled/chopped onions. Onions moved to be seperate from the raw animal product and the fish was moved to the bottom shelf.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf Observed dry food debris on many dishes that were stored as clean today- sent back to be rewashed during the inspection. Work with staff on pre-washing better and spot checking before putting the dishes away.
38 0 Personal cleanliness No No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed two chefs wearing wrist watches today. observed waitstaff handling food today with bracelets and rings on other than a single wedding band.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in sanitizer between uses. Observed wiping clothes stored around chefs' waists and on counters today.
52 0 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained No No No 5-501.114 Ensure drain plug on dumpsters, waste containers is in place. Observed no drainplug on the dumpster today.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No 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 corroded metal and holes on the walk in door and walls today. 6-502.12 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 build up on the floor in the bar today and around the ice machine.