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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3454
Address16400 NORTHCROSS DR
 
City/State/ZIP
HUNTERSVILLE NC 28078
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/14/2023
Final Score @ Grade
98 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes No No 6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink. Observed no handwashing signage in female employee restroom. CDI - Handwashing signage was provided. -0 points-
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 cooked ribs cold holding in walk in cooler without coverings or wrappings. -0 points-
22 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed shredded cheese and cooked egg in flip top cooler holding at temperatures between 49F and 55F. CDI - PIC placed items in ice bath to rapidly cool to 41F or less. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .
35 0.50 Approved thawing methods used Yes No No 3-501.13 (A), (B), (C ) Use approved thawing methods. Pf Observed pouches of commercially packaged butter thawing completely submerged under running water with a temperature of 89F. Approved thawing methods include thawing under refrigeration, thawing completely submerged under running water with a temperature of 70F or less, and thawing during the cooking process. CDI - Butter was taken to walk in cooler to continue thawing process. -0.5 points-
53 0 Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied & cleaned No No No 5-501.17 Provide a covered waste bin in female restrooms. Observed no covered waste bin in female employee restroom. -0 points-
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 abundance of food splash and food debris on flooring in kitchen, dish pit area, and in walk in coolers. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-