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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3463
Address8338 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 11/6/2018
Final Score @ Grade
97 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 0 Handwashing sinks, supplied and accessible Yes No No 5-205.11 Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf Observed food residue in two of the handsinks. Instructed PIC to communicate with employees that handsinks should not be used for dumping foods. CDI- Sinks were cleaned out.
13 1.50 Food separated and protected Yes No No 3-304.15(A) Discard gloves after a task is complete or any time they are damaged or soiled. -P Observed food employee put a stick of raw shrimp on the stove and then continued to operate. CDI- Food employee was asked to stop and do a handwash and change gloves.
21 0 Proper date marking and disposition No No No 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf In walk in cooler observed baked potatoes and french onion soup with no date label. CDI- Items were voluntarily discarded.
22 0 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records Yes No No 3-501.19 Provide and follow written procedures for foods held using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC). Clearly mark foods with begin and end times. All food not sold by the end of 4 hours shall be discarded. -P/Pf Facility has written procedures on holding some food items under TPHC but seemed confused on following proper protocols. Facilitty must implement or discard procedures. CDI- Discussed with PIC.
31 0.50 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No No No 3-501.15 Quickly cool foods. Use methods such as open/vented shallow pans, large ice baths and active stirring. Cold air must flow around product to remove the heat. -Pf Observed pasta in walk in cooler at 50F at both 11:40 and 12:30 the pasta was tightly stacked. CDI-Pasta was placed in ice bath. At 11:52 observed lettuce in lettuce holder that was 50F. PIC stated that the lettuce was prepped at 11:00. CDI-Lettuce was placed in walk in freezer.
35 0 Food properly labeled: original container No No No 3-302.12 Label all working containers of food (oils, spices, salts) except food that is easy to identify such as dry pasta. Observed a couple seasoning bottles that were not labeled. All other seasonings were labeled.
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 several gaskets throughout equipment that needed cleaning.
53 0.50 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 cracked ceiling tiles.
54 0 Meets ventilation and lighting requirements; designated areas used No No No 6-305.11/6-501.110 Designate and use an area for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and possessions. Observed cell phone being stored on cutting board on prep line. Cell phone was moved.