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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3463
Address8338 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 12/6/2017
Final Score @ Grade
93 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
6 0 Hands clean and properly washed Yes No No 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure - P - Use clean barrier to turn faucet off when washing their hands. Observed 1 food employee turn faucet off with their bare hands. CDI by instruction.
8 1 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes Yes No 6-301.12 Provide paper towels or approved alternative for hand drying at each handsink. -Pf - Observed no disposable towels provided at handwashing sink located near tall meat reach-in refrigerator at front line. CDI, disposable towels provided. Repeat.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(4) Protect food in storage using covered containers, intact wrappings, or packaging. Observed strawberries and other fruit stored at bar in containers next to bar seating and not protected. CDI, operator relocated and protected foods using plastic wrap.
21 1.50 Proper date marking and disposition Yes Yes No 3-501.18 Discard the food requiring date labels once time/temperature window has expired, if it is not been labeled, or if the label is incorrect. -P - Observed several packages of ribs prepared from 2 days ago not labeled as required according to PIC. CDI, operator voluntarily discarded ribs. Repeat.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required - C - Observed wet stacking of several metal pans and containers at dish machine area.4-903.11 (A), (B) and (D) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing - C - Store clean equipment in a clean, dry area. Observed several clean containers and plates stored in containers collecting food debris. Invert clean equipment so that handling of food contact area is prevented. Observed some plates at pass through accumulating soil. Invert to prevent contamination of food contact area. 4-903.12 Prohibitions - C - Observed clean single-service napkins and disposable towels stored in employee restroom.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment - C - Observed under counter lighting not functioning at bar above 3 compartment sink and very low light provided. Repair so that required lighting is provided above eqipment.
47 0.50 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 white storage containers accumulating some soil in dry storage room. Observed heavy grease accumulating in fryer units along prep line.
49 1 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair - Observed PVC pipe damaged and with leak at 3 compartment sink at bar, pvc pipe leak at hand washing sink near back door and leak at drain below dish machine and draining to floor drain in front of dish machine nad not drain under machine. Operator stated that they contacted maintenance for repair while on site and are scheduled to arrive this afternoon.
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean No No No 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions - C - Observed floor at bar accumulating debris and water.