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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3463
Address8338 PINEVILLE-MATTHEWS RD
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28226
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/1/2022
Final Score @ Grade
94.50 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 No No 5-205.11 (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing - Pf. Observed x2 knives stored inside hand sink next cook line. CDI - Utensils removed.
16 3 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No Yes Yes REPEAT: 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 multiple metal pans, plastic containers and plates with food residue and stickers present, stored as clean. CDI - PIC took all utensils to dish pit to be re-washed/rinsed/sanitized. 10-DAY VERIFICATION REQUIRED TO ASSESS FACILITY’S COMPLIANCE ON FCS.
23 1.50 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 24 hrs. - Pf. For more information on date marking please visit: http://meck.co/FoodSafety. Observed opened container of milk at bar reach-in unit. PIC determined yesterday as first use date. CDI - product date marked. REPEAT: 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. 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 Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajY. Observed opened container of milk inside raw protein reach-in unit. Employee present unable to determine first use date. CDI - Product voluntarily discarded. ***Points scaled back due to significant improvements made since previous inspection.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (B) In-use utensils for food that is not TCS must be stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. Observed plastic single service bowl used as scooper for white flour. CDI - Utensil removed and discarded.
44 0.50 Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried & handled Yes Yes No REPEAT: 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed plastic and metal containers wet nested since last night on dry storage shelving unit across from dish pit. CDI - Utensils re-located to dish pit for W/R/S.
47 0 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used Yes No No 4-202.11 Multiuse food contact surfaces shall be smooth, free of open seams, cracks, chips, pits, sharp internal angles, crevices and assembled to allow access to clean. - Pf. Observed cracked/chipped plastic trays inside walk-in cooler. CDI - PIC voluntarily discarded utensils.
51 0 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices No No No 5-205.15 Maintain a plumbing system in good repair. Observed leak at bar 3-compartment faucet body. Repairs needed.
56 0.50 Meets ventilation & lighting requirements; designated areas used Yes Yes No REPEAT: 6-403.11 (A) Areas designated for employees to eat and drink, shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, single service/use items are protected from contamination. Observed employee drink on prep counter and food stored with retail goods inside server reach-in unit. CDI - Foods removed.