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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3431
Address9623 E INDEPENDENCE BV
 
City/State/ZIP
MATTHEWS NC 28105
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/3/2025
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized Yes No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 several metal containers and one soup bowl with build up being stored as clean. CDI: PIC returned all items to be W/R/S.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ . Observed individual portioned containers of shrimp toowamba sets stacked high on top of prep top cooler, a container of fettuccini noodles, a container of ribs being held in prep top cooler on cook line and containers of chopped hard boiled eggs and sliced provolone in salad prep top cooler all being held above 41F. See temp chart. CDI: PIC voluntarily discarded chopped hard boiled eggs and provolone cheese and placed ribs, shrimp toowamba sets and noodles back in WIC to rapidly cool. REPEAT.
24 0 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records Yes No No 3-501.19(B)(3) Follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) for 4 hours. Food shall be marked to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. Pf Observed all food items being held on TPHC on prep counter without a time marked to indicate when 4 hour period has elapsed. CDI: Employee stated he placed all items on counter 20 minutes prior and marked all items with correct start time.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled No No No 4-903.11 (A) Store cleaned equipment, utensils, linens in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean equipment and utensils being stored on clean storage shelf directly next to hand sink at dish pit without a barrier between hand sink and clean equipment to prevent splash from hand sink. Install barrier between hand sink and shelf and do not store items on shelf next to hand sink until barrier is installed.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed pipe from fry prep cooler leaking on to floor. Contact service technician to evaluate leak from cooler.
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 build up on floors behind cook top and cook line and behind fryers. Clean as needed.
56 0 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed employee keys and cell phone being stored on shelf above fry prep cooler. CDI: PIC removed items and placed in designated area.