Outback Steakhouse, 7841 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 7841 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
License #: 1615239
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food, bread crumbs in dry storage room, discarded, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Ice scoop sitting on ice machine, washed and sanitized, **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers, inverted, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - All potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) foods in drawers at cook line cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood drawers at 46-47° at cookline. Elecriical plug became unplugged. Stop sale. Plugged back in and iced new foods placed in unit, corrective action taken, now at 43°.
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Seafood drawer at cookline at 46-47°
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles at Bar, And soda station around nozzles soiled.
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Women's handicapped stall.
  • Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Seafood cooler at cookline electrical plug became unplugged.
08/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Live nats in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Hot water at handwash sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. 94° men's employee. **Warning**
4/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, Traulsen freezer, cookline.
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, back door.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, employee bathroom.
7/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/7/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler, cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale. Rice, pasta made last night at 50? walkin cooler covered.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling, rice covered in walkin made last night.
2/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Electrical outlet broken cover plate. For reporting purposes only--dishmachine area
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times-pots in bar sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-ladies and mens.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner--Traulsen cooler-meat cooler, cookline has rusted shelvesand Victory single door-cookline.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner-french fry freezer handle broke off and the other is loose-cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands-prior to putting on gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water-drain to high to drain-cookline.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up--outside walkin door. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets-plate cooler;. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area-alcohol bottles-bar.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands. washind hands with gloves on. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. drystorage area
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. soda boxes. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. drystorage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray bottle with oil at the cookline.
3/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reach in cooler silver king(drawers). potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation. Equipment empty.
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. silver king cookline reach in cooler, next to warewashing area. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation. Potentially hazardous food held in ice baths. Reach in cooler is empty.
  • Violation: 37-03-1 Observed wall in disrepair. dry storage entrance.
9/20/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. cookline reach in cooler silver king(drawers). potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. silver king cookline reach in cooler, next to warewashing area. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee's restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bar, sanitizer bucket inside. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. before putting gloves on. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed liquid waste leakage onto ground/dumpster pad.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese in an ice bath. Corrected On Site. moved inside the cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood, chicken, beef in the cookline reach in cooler. operator moved the food to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna in an ice bath in the silver king cookline reach in cooler. moved to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall in disrepair. dry storage entrance.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. backdoor
9/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SILVER KING cook line reach in cooler (next to friers). potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. TRAULSEN reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. drawer reach in cooler. potentially hazardous food must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. men employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. ice scoop on top of the ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. knives in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. men employee restroom. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. baked potato. Corrected On Site. gloves
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. ice cream, butter scoops. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. alfredo sauce, seafood on a drawer reach in cooler, upper level. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef in a TRAULSEN reach in cooler lower shelves. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese, sour cream, butter at 50 degrees fahrenheit in an ice bath. Corrected On Site. added ice or moved to a cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salads on a cook line reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. mushrooms, soups on a bain marie. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour. Corrected On Site.
5/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings in silver king reach in cooler. Corrected On Site. moved to the walk in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ribs, pasta, in the wa in cooler. according to mgr the door was left open. ambient temperature of the walk in cooler at the end of the inspection was found to be under 41 degrees fahrenheit.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. closed containers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SILVER KING cookline reach in cooler.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. spices
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. handling soiled dishes then clean ones without changing gloves . Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hood & filters
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. exterior of reach in coolers.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.warewashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employees restroom . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Ceiling tile missplaced.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. kitchen
1/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. parsley in WIC.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. after touching apron. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. WIC shelves
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. dishwashing area handsink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. dishwashing area.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee restroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. WIF.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. beer WIC.
  • Observed wall in disrepair.drystorage area.
8/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food not maintained frozen in a freezer. according to PIC the door was open during delivery.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese dressings in ice bath. Corrected On Site. stirred.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimps, sauces in cookline RIC (silver king). less than 4h out of temp according to PIC. Corrected On Site. moved to another unit.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. Beef in hot holding unit. Corrected On Site. reheated.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. mushroom in steamtable. Corrected On Site. reheated
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Silver King RIC. PHF must not be held in this unit until proper temperature can be maintained.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. RIC. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. drystorage. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. in crevices between equipment
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cookline .Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. ice scoops, waitress station.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. fliptop RIC.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. dishwashing area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. waitress station.
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. employee's restroom
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. beer RIC.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
2/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 30-02-1 Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
11/24/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dressings, chicken in cookline RIC, less than 4 h out of temp according to mgr.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. egg white in iice bath. Corrected On Site. added ice.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. seafood in cookline RIC. Corrected On Site. adde ice.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy products in ice bath, prep area. Corrected On Site. added ice.
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. rice in cookline. Corrected On Site. moved to a cooler.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. cookline RIC.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. raw seafood over RTE food in WIF.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Critical. Observed employee handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 3C sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment.
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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