Outback Steakhouse, 1801 Se 10 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1801 Se 10 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
License #: 1617801
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 09/17/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
09/17/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Next to cdumpster
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit. Pork and Beef, Walk in Cooler **Corrected On-Site**
4/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. Chef **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
11/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
4/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. SALMON
  • Critical - Nonexempt fish has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be served cooked or discarded. SALMON
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. LOWER WALL DISH MACHINE AREA
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. BEEF OVER LAMB Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. EXTERIOR
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. RIBS Corrected On Site.
2/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
8/4/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.reach in cooler wait station , meat cooler at cookline, salads cooler at cookline
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable, water in grout throughout kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed soiled in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles holder at bar.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in ice used for drinks. lamon bottle at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. small racks in handwash sink by dishmachine
  • Critical - Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. salad cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese 47 degrees at flip top reach in cooler in kitchen,beef 49 degrees reach in cooler at corner cookline , Corrected On Site. ICED OR MOVED TO WALIN COOLER
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. handwash sink by dishmachine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. prep table at kitchen
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. spray water botle not labeled at cookline Corrected On Site.
8/3/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. pasta in walk-in cooler at 72-78 degrees in container with tight lid on. ice was added to be able to rapidly cool pastas to 41 degrees within remaining 3 hours (6 hour time limit total from 135 to 41 degrees). Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. handwash sink in dishwash area has crates, lids etc in it. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot and cold water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. water at handwash sink at bar turned off.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. cooling in walk-in cooler with tight lid on container. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee (cook, dishwasher, wait staff, etc.) washing hands in a sink other than an approved hand wash sink. in 3 compartment bar sink. bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw beef steaks over crabcakes in reach-in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed obstructed exits. backdoor blocked by cardboard boxes, kegs, etc. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soiled dry wiping cloth in use. cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. grill station and back prep area.
3/31/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/26/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit--49 degrees-butter, sour creme.-2-door black reachin-wait station--maintenance was cleaning coils and doors were open Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation-raw chicken behind beef inside reachin-cookline Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location-ice sxcoop sitting on machine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint-purple-shirt-setting-up and bartender. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine-kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-dry storage wood-shelf. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-yellow backsplash-wait station.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface-prep handsink. Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored under soap dispenser-wait statiion Corrected On Site.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored-knive box at linen closet. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb-mop sinkAND DISHMACHINE AREA Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation-back door next to mop sink
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris-behind chip puncher-prep room. Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable-holes in wall-dry storage
  • Observed moldy ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.-dry storage
  • 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-- all staff
11/12/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Wood Shelves not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable-dry storage.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles-bar-take off nightlt and soak in sanitizer
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface-handsink inn dishmachine area.
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface-handsink at bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb-mop sink.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times- blocked by blenders-bar
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees-bar.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions-bar.
  • Critical. Handwashing cleanser lacking at handwashing lavatory-bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable-dry storage.
3/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.cheese ric
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.cooked chicken wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.shrimp wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cut onions wic
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.cooked chicken wic
  • Plumbing system in disrepair.handle broken one 1 hw sink
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by utensils.sanitizer/knives
9/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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