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NameOUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #3432
Address8405 IKEA BV
 
City/State/ZIP
CHARLOTTE NC 28262
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 3/26/2024
Final Score @ Grade
95.50 A
General CommentsEHS verified parasite letters for tuna and salmon from Sea Delight and Salmones Camanchaca. Facility is no longer holding rice and asparagus on TPHC.

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
8 2 Hands clean & properly washed Yes No No 2-301.14 (E) Wash hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils. -P Observed dishwasher handle dirty dishes and clean dishes without washing her hands in between. CDI EHS educated PIC and dishwasher washed her hands.
15 0 Food separated & protected Yes No No 3-302.11(A)(8) Separate unwashed produce from ready-to-eat foods. Observed unwashed produce above washed and prepped produce in the WIC. CDI PIC corrected the storage order. For more information on food storage order please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation
16 1.50 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-601.11(A) Equipment food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. -Pf. Observed several metal pans stored as clean with food debris on inside and outside of pans. Observed the dicer and the grates stored as clean with food debris. CDI PIC took some items to dish room to be w/r/s. EHS advised to have all the metal pans checked for food debris. VR needed 4-5-24 For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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 . 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed the inside of ice machine with multiple black buildup spots.
23 0 Proper date marking & disposition Yes 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 Observed blue cheese crumbles and cut parsley in the WIC not date marked. CDI PIC provided date mark. For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation 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/BOPsSNUajYs .
40 0.50 Personal cleanliness Yes No No 2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed 3 employees with jewelry on their arm. CDI PIC had employees remove all jewelry except plain wedding band.
41 0 Wiping cloths: properly used & stored No No No 3-304.14(B) Hold in-use wiping cloths in properly concentrated sanitizer between uses. Observed 2 wet wiping cloths not in sanitizer bucket.
43 0 In-use utensils: properly stored Yes No No 3-304.12 (E) In-use utensils, such as ice scoops or utensils for non-TCS food, must be stored in a clean and protected location. Observed scoopers used for butter stored in hot wells underneath paper towel dispenser for hand sink. Observed water dripping from hands into hot wells.CDI PIC moved hot wells.
45 0 Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used Yes No No 4-903.11(C ) Single Service and Single Use items shall be kept in the original protective package or stored using other means that protect the item until used. Observed single service lids stored unprotected on top shelf in kitchen. CDI PIC inverted lids.
47 0.50 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No No No 4-101.11 (A) - (E ) Food contact surfaces shall be (A) Safe P, (B) Durable, Corrosion-Resistant, (C ) sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated washing (D) Smooth and easily cleanable, and (E) Resistant to damage. Observed 1 ripped metal bowl used for salad toss and cracked/broken plastic container stored with clean dishes. Observed multiple baking sheet pans with baked on residue and finish flaking. CDI PIC voluntarily discarded. 4-501.12 Resurface or replace cutting surfaces that can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized. Observed multiple cutting boards with deep groves that can not be effectively cleaned and sanitized.
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 the floor near soda refills with large amount of buildup and debris.