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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3463
Address8338 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/8/2022
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
10 0 Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible Yes Yes No REPEAT: 5-205.11 (A),(B) Maintain access to handsinks. Handsinks may only be used for handwashing.-Pf. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside of bar hand washing sink. CDI - Obstruction removed.***No escalation in points due to different category observed.
16 0 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: http://meck.co/FoodSafety 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 pans and plastic containers with food residue and stickers present, stored as clean. CDI - PIC took all utensils to dish pit to be re-washed/rinsed/sanitized.
22 3 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. - P. Observed raw chicken, cut lettuce, scrambled eggs and blue cheese crumbles > 41 F. Refer to temperature log for details. PIC and employee present confirmed all items came out of walk-in cooler and placed into cold holding before EHS arrived to facility. CDI - Products taken to walk-in cooler to cool down to < 41 F.
23 3 Proper date marking & disposition Yes Yes No REPEAT: 3-501.17 Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and held more than 24hrs. -Pf. For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed opened container of milk, ahi tuna and ribs without date marking requirement. CDI - PIC confirmed prep/first use date and date marked products.
33 0 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control Yes 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. For more information please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Cooling Food Safely https://youtu.be/P6x8b1ZVOxU. Observed tightly sealed portions of shrimp cooling inside reach-in unit. Employee present stated that the product had just came out of walk-in cooler and prepped moments prior. CDI - Products spread out on sheet pan and taken to walk-in cooler to cool down to < 41 F.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (F) Containers of water used for storing in-use utensils must be maintained at a temperature of at least 135 F and cleaned at least every 24 hours or when container has accumulated soil or residue. Observed spoons being held inside container of stagnant water. CDI - PIC removed to dish pit.
48 0.50 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips No Yes Yes REPEAT: 4-302.13 (B) Provide an approved Max/Min thermometer for testing sanitizing temperatures in hot water warewashing machines. The thermometer must be readily accessible. -Pf. Observed no testing method for high-temperature warewashing. CDI - EHS educated the PIC on appropriate equipment that they must provide in order to comply. 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED.
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 cleaning needed at hood system next to upright reach-in unit and at bar reach-in unit vent.