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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3463
Address8338 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 7/24/2015
Final Score @ Grade
93.50 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
1 2 PIC present, Demonstration - Certification by accredited program, and performs duties Yes No No 2-102.11 PIC demonstrates knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. - Observed no certified PIC on site during inspection. CDI by instruction.
7 0 No bare hand contact with RTE foods or a pre-approved alternate properly followed Yes No No 3-301.11(C ) Minimize bare hand contact with exposed food that is not in ready-to-eat form.-Pf - Observed operator touch pasta with their bare hands in walk in cooler. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded pasta.
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No Vigorously rub hands for 10-15 seconds when washing hands. Observed 1 food employee not vigorously rub hands for 10-15 seconds. CDI by instruction.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A) Separate the different types of raw animal foods. -P - Observed ground beef stored on cart in contact with a package of bacon and over raw steak. CDI, operator relocated foods.
14 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized Yes No No 4-602.11 Clean the equipment and utensils as required to avoid contamination. -P - Observed ice machine starting to accumulate some black residue. Clean.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 45F or less. -P - Observed provalone cheese and pico overstacked on prep station on ice. Observed cut tomatoe that operator stated was recently prepared stored on ice above 45 degrees F. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded provalone cheese and pico. Food employee relocated cut tomatoes to rapidly cool.
45 0 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability - PF - Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be free of breaks or cracks and be smooth and easily cleanable. Observed 3 fryer baskets no longer in good repair and wires broken. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded and replaced the 3 baskets during inspection.
46 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained and used; test strips No No Yes 4-302.14 Provide a test kit that accurately measures sanitizer concentrations. Observed quat test kit at bar missing the color indicator. Verification return required by 8/3/14 to ensure an effective test kit is available.
47 0 Non-food-contact surfaces clean No No No 4-601.11(C )/4-602.13 Keep the equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris. Observed fryer units accumulating grease buildup and general cleaning needed on shelving near beverage station.
53 1 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No Yes No Floors, walls and ceilings shall be designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. Observed several chipped and missing tiles in kitchen and in need of regrouting to prevent standing water and an accumulation of food debris and soil. Operator stated that tiles were schedule to repair. Repeat. 6-501.114 Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter - C - Physical facilities shall be free from unnecessary items and litter. Observed oven no longer used stored near back door and an accumulation of cardboard boxes. Remove.