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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3432
Address8405 IKEA BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 8/11/2021
Final Score @ Grade
95 A
General Comments

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
18 0 Proper cooling time and temperatures Yes No No 3-501.14(A) Quickly cool cooked foods within 2 hours from 135F to 70F; and within a total of 6 hours from 135F to 41F. -P Observed noodles and lettuce cooling at a rate of 0. CDI- Items vented/ places in the walk in cooler
19 0 Proper hot holding temperatures No No No 3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed broccoli cheddar soup, French onion soup and potato soup holding below 135F in the hot well. soups had been on the hot well for around an hour. PIC stated soups are heated to at least 165F prior to being placed in the unit. CDI- Soups were reheated to 165F.
20 1.50 Proper cold holding temperatures Yes No No 3-501.16(A)(2) Maintain TCS foods in cold holding at 41F or less. -P Observed chicken tenders, wings, chicken breast and ribs in the chicken prep top unit holding above 41F. Observed wings holding above 41F in the low reach in unit. CDI- Items removed from the unit and placed in the walk in cooler for cooling.
22 1 Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records No No Yes 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 Observed rice, asparagus on TPHC without time stamp or procedures. Time stamp placed on items. EHS will send procedures.
31 1 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control No Yes 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 ribs and wings in the prep top unit over stacked. Ribs portioned and ice bags were placed on the wings.
39 0 Wiping cloths: properly used and stored No No No 3-304.14(E) Store sanitizer containers used for wet wiping cloths off the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on the floor.
42 0.50 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried and handled No No No 4-901.11(A) Air dry equipment and utensils after cleaning and sanitizing. Observed several dishes wet stacked in the clean dish storage area.
45 1 Equipment, food and non-food-contact surfaces approved; cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used No No No 4-501.11 Maintain equipment in good repair. Observed chicken prep top unit in the holding above 41F. Get unit fixed before using
53 0 Physical facilities installed, maintained and 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 floors in need of cleaning.