Outback Steakhouse, 15765 Eureka, Southgate, MI 48195 - inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Restaurant name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Address: 15765 Eureka, Southgate, MI 48195
Permit #: 049812
Non-smoking facility: No
Last inspection: 05/26/2015

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Inspection findings

Inspection date

Type

  • Critical: Backflow Prevention Device, Wh
    Items:
    Backflow prevention Air gap, Backflow prevention Air gap
    Locations:
    3-compartment sink(s), prep sink
    Problems:
    Not provided, Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide air gap that is twice the diameter of the drain line and no less than 1 inch., Provide air gap that is twice the diameter of the drain line and no less than 1 inch.
    Comment:
    Old dressing containers placed in 3 compartment sink floor drain and vegetable prep sink drain to stop splashing. Container removes air gap. These drains MUST have an air gap of at least one inch. Remove containers., Plastic containers removed from drain. Air gap re-created. VIOLATION CORRECTED.
    General violation description:
    5-203.14 - A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use at the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, including on a hose bibb if a hose is attached or on a hose bibb if a hose is not attached and backflow prevention is required by LAW, by: (A) Providing an air gap as specified under  5-202.13
05/26/2015Routine
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Cold food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored above 41 degrees f
    Corrections:
    Store below 41 degrees F.
    Comment:
    Potentially hazardous food in ice baths above 41f: Mixed cheese 56f, whipped butter 52f. The ice level was significantly lower than the top of the food. Raise the level of the ice to equal top of the food to ensure that the food is 41f or lower throughout the entire food portions. Corrected by adding ice to bring it up to the food level to provide 41f.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
11/25/2014Routine
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Utensil(s) knives
    Problems:
    Soiled
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    4 SOILED KNIVES OBSERVED STORED IN THE COOK LINE KNIFE RACK. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE KEPT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. KNIVES MUST BE CLEANED BEFORE RETURNING TO THE RACK. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CLEANING THE KNIVES.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Critical: Potentially Hazardous Food (Ti
    Items:
    Hot food item(s)
    Problems:
    Stored below 135 degrees F
    Corrections:
    Store above 135 degrees F.
    Comment:
    COOKED MUSHROOMS AT 95*F AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE AT 89*F. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT HAD BEEN TURNED OFF. HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD AT HELD AT 135*F OR HOTTER. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY DISCARDING THE MUSHROOMS AND LEMON BUTTER SAUCE AND TURNING ON THE HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    General violation description:
    3-501.16 - Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under  3-501.19, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be maintained: (A) At 60C (140F) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified under 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 54C (1300F)
  • Cleaning, Frequency and Restri
    Items:
    Physical facilities/structures floors
    Problems:
    Not clean
    Corrections:
    Keep clean
    General violation description:
    6-501.12 - (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. (B) Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of FOOD is exposed such as after closing.
  • Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwa
    Items:
    Liquid waste(s) condensate drainage, Liquid waste(s) condensate drainage
    Problems:
    Not drained from point of discharge, Not drained from point of discharge
    Corrections:
    Drain from point of discharge to proper disposal system., Drain from point of discharge to proper disposal system.
    Comment:
    TRAULSEN UPRIGHT COMBINATION COOLER AND FREEZER OBSERVED WITH CONDENSATE LIQUID ACCUMULATION ON THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE COOLER PORTION AND AN ACCUMULATION OF ICE ON THE INTERIOR FLOOR OF THE FREEZER PORTION. CONDENSATE WATER MUST DRAIN TO THE POINT OF DISPOSAL. REPAIR.
    General violation description:
    5-403.12 - Condensate drainage and other nonSEWAGE liquids and rainwater shall be drained from point of discharge to disposal according to LAW.
05/22/2014Routine
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/26/2013Routine
  • Critical: Common Name
    Items:
    Working containers-toxics
    Problems:
    Not labeled as to content
    Corrections:
    Label all containers as to content.
    Comment:
    3 UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OBSERVED IN BAR AREA. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY LABELING THE SPRAY BOTTLES AS BLEACH WATER.
    General violation description:
    7-102.11 - Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall beclearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
  • Critical: Common Name
    Items:
    Working containers-toxics
    Problems:
    Not labeled as to content
    Corrections:
    Label all containers as to content.
    Comment:
    3 UNLABELED CHEMICAL SPRAY BOTTLES OBSERVED IN BAR AREA. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY LABELING THE SPRAY BOTTLES AS BLEACH WATER.
    General violation description:
    7-102.11 - Working containers used for storing POISONOUS OR TOXIC MATERIALS such as cleaners and SANITIZERS taken from bulk supplies shall beclearly and individually identified with the common name of the material.
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Equipment slicer
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    WALL MOUNTED POTATO CHOPPER BLADES AND BLADES OF 2 HAND HELD CAN OPENERS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. SEVERAL SALAD BOWLS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED IN THE BOWL CHILLER. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CLEANING THE NOTED ITEMS. COMPLETE THE RISK CONTROL PLAN FOR THIS REPEAT VIOLATION.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Equipment slicer
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    WALL MOUNTED POTATO CHOPPER BLADES AND BLADES OF 2 HAND HELD CAN OPENERS ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS. SEVERAL SALAD BOWLS SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS OBSERVED IN THE BOWL CHILLER. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY CLEANING THE NOTED ITEMS. COMPLETE THE RISK CONTROL PLAN FOR THIS REPEAT VIOLATION.
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Critical: Handwashing Cleanser, Availabi
    Items:
    Soap at handsink bar
    Locations:
    bar(s) bar handsink
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    CORRECTED BY PROVIDING SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
    General violation description:
    6-301.11 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.(Pf)
  • Critical: Handwashing Cleanser, Availabi
    Items:
    Soap at handsink bar
    Locations:
    bar(s) bar handsink
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    CORRECTED BY PROVIDING SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR.
    General violation description:
    6-301.11 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.(Pf)
  • Covering Receptacles
    Items:
    Waste container(s)/container(s) outside dumpsters
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Cover.
    General violation description:
    5-501.113 - Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use
  • Covering Receptacles
    Items:
    Waste container(s)/container(s) outside dumpsters
    Problems:
    Not covered
    Corrections:
    Cover.
    General violation description:
    5-501.113 - Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: (A) Inside the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT if the receptacles and units: (1) Contain FOOD residue and are not in continuous use
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Dr
    Items:
    Clean equipment and utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Stored/stacked wet
    Corrections:
    Completely air dry all items prior to storage/use.
    Comment:
    WARES OBSERVED STACKED WHILE STILL WET AFTER WARE WASHING. ALLOW TO AIR DRY.
    General violation description:
    4-901.11 - After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface SANITIZING solutions), before contact with FOOD
  • Equipment and Utensils, Air-Dr
    Items:
    Clean equipment and utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Stored/stacked wet
    Corrections:
    Completely air dry all items prior to storage/use.
    Comment:
    WARES OBSERVED STACKED WHILE STILL WET AFTER WARE WASHING. ALLOW TO AIR DRY.
    General violation description:
    4-901.11 - After cleaning and SANITIZING, EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS: (A) Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining as specified in the first paragraph of 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (food-contact surface SANITIZING solutions), before contact with FOOD
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    NO HAND WASH SIGNS POSTED IN THE MAIN REST ROOMS.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    NO HAND WASH SIGNS POSTED IN THE MAIN REST ROOMS.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
05/14/2013Routine
  • Critical: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfac
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Equipment slicer
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED SLICER AND VARIOUS POTS, BREAD TREY, AND METAL CONTAINERS IN STORAGE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON THEM. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY. TRAIN DISH WASHER EMPLOYEES TO CHECK FOR CLEANLINESS BEFORE PLACING ITEMS IN STORAGE. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY EDUCATION AND BY WASHING AND SANITIZING THESE ITEMS. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Critical: Food-Contact Surfaces
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) Utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Not accessible for cleaning/inspection
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED A COUPLE LEXAN PLASTIC CONTAINERS CRACKED AND SEVERELY DAMAGED. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DISCARD DAMAGED UTENSILS. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION BY DISCARDING DAMAGED ITEMS. CORRECTED
    General violation description:
    4-202.11 - (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH
  • Good Repair and Proper Adjustm
    Items:
    Equipment components
    Problems:
    In poor repair Broken
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2 DOOR TALL LINE COOLER. EQUIPMENT MUST BE MAINTAINED IN GOOD WORKING ORDER. PROVIDE NEW DOOR GASKETS FOR THIS COOLER. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY
    General violation description:
    4-501.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. (C) Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate FOOD when the container is opened.
  • Toilet Room Receptacle, Covere
    Items:
    Covered waste receptacle(s)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED NO LID OR SANITARY NAPKIN BIN IN EMPLOYEES RESTROOM. PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN OR A SANITARY NAPKIN BIN FOR THIS RESTROOM. CORRECT IMMEDIATELY
    General violation description:
    5-501.17 - A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
11/16/2012Routine
  • Critical: Conveying sewage
    Comment:
    PART WAS INSTALLED, PUDDLE IS GONE
    General violation description:
    5-402.13 - SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW.
  • Critical: Methods-Hot Water and Chemical
    Comment:
    MACHINE PROVIDED 160 F IN FINAL RINSE (SUGGEST) ONLY USING THE CHLORINE RINSE AS AN EMERGENCY BACK-UP SINCE WCHD TESTED MACHINE SEVERAL TIMES WITH CHLORINE INDETECTABLE IN THE FINAL RINSE THOUGH PUMP WAS BEING RUN MANUALLY DURING THE TRIALS ABOVE 140 F, CHLORINE IS ENTIRELY DISSIPATED
    General violation description:
    4-703.11 - After being cleaned, EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be SANITIZED in: (A) Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds and as specified under  4-501.111
06/14/2012Follow-up
  • Critical: Conveying sewage
    Items:
    Sewage
    Locations:
    Dishmachine (GREY) WATER
    Problems:
    Not conveyed to point of disposal
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to meet requirements above.
    Comment:
    LARGE PUDDLE OF WATER ON FLOOR BELOW DISHMACHINE PIC HAS MACHINE PART TO REPAIR PLEASE INSTALL,
    General violation description:
    5-402.13 - SEWAGE shall be conveyed to the point of disposal through an APPROVED sanitary SEWAGE system or other system, including use of SEWAGE transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW.
  • Critical: Methods-Hot Water and Chemical
    Items:
    Hot water sanitizer
    Locations:
    Dishmachine SANITIZATION
    Problems:
    Not immersed in
    Corrections:
    Completely submerse equipment/utensil.
    Comment:
    MACHINE TESTED MULTIPLE TIMES BELOW 160 F IN FINAL RINSE PIC CONTACTED ECOLAB FOR CONVERSION TO CHLORINE RINSE SINCE BUCKET IS IN PLACE,
    General violation description:
    4-703.11 - After being cleaned, EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be SANITIZED in: (A) Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds and as specified under  4-501.111
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Quaternary ammonia solution
    Locations:
    bar SANITIZATION
    Problems:
    Below 100 ppm
    Corrections:
    Completely submerse equipment/utensil.
    Comment:
    PIC/STAFF REFILLED WITH 200 PPM QUAT BUT WITH COOL WATER ALL SANITIZATION IN QUAT HAS TO BE AT LEAST 75 F PLEASE ALWAYS MAINTAIN THESE STANDARDS EVEN AFTER DISPENSER IS REPAIRED , THIRD COMPARTMENT OF MANUAL GLASS SINK TESTED 0 PPM QUAT DISPENSER WAS BROKEN AND STAFF DID NOT ADD BY HAND FROM BUCKET
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • In-Use Utensils/Between-Storag
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Locations:
    prep line UTENSIL(S)
    Problems:
    Improperly stored
    Corrections:
    Relocate.
    Comment:
    LEMON WEDGES TONGS WERE MISPLACED PLEASE ALWAYS HAVE AVAILABLE
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
  • In-Use Utensils/Between-Storag
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Locations:
    WAITSTATION dipper well
    Problems:
    Improperly stored
    Corrections:
    Relocate.
    Comment:
    DIPPER WELL WATER WAS NOT FLOWING AND MEASURED 95 F PLEASE ALWAYS MAINTAIN FLOW OR KEEP WATER TEMPERATURE 135 F OR GREATER
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
05/30/2012Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces and Uten
    Comment:
    ONE LONG NARROW BOARD IS NEW, TWO SQUARE ONE ARE OUT OF SERVICE
    General violation description:
    4-202.11 - (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment an
    Comment:
    ICE MKR CLEAN
    General violation description:
    3-304.11 - FOOD shall only contact surfaces of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS that are cleaned as specified under Part 4-6 of this Code and SANITIZED as specified under Part 4-7 of this Code.
12/15/2011Follow-up
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces and Uten
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    Cutting board(s) ACRYLIC CUTTING BOARD(S)
    Problems:
    Not easily cleanable
    Corrections:
    Repair/replace to be easily cleanable.
    Comment:
    ONE LONG NARROW BOARD AND TWO 2' BY 3' BOARDS HAVE BECOME DEEPLY SCRATCHED PLEASE SAND/PLANE DOWN SMOOTH OR REPLACE,
    General violation description:
    4-202.11 - (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH
  • Critical: Food Contact with Equipment an
    Items:
    Equipment
    Locations:
    ICE MAKER(S) INTERIOR(S)
    Problems:
    Not properly cleaned and sanitized
    Corrections:
    Equipment shall be washed, rinsed, and sanitized after contamination and between uses.
    Comment:
    MOLD ON INTERIOR PLEASE EMPTY, WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE, AIR DRY, THEN REFILL,
    General violation description:
    3-304.11 - FOOD shall only contact surfaces of EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS that are cleaned as specified under Part 4-6 of this Code and SANITIZED as specified under Part 4-7 of this Code.
  • Clean Sight/Touch-No Accum/Enc
    Items:
    Non-food contact surface(s)
    Locations:
    Facility SHELF(VES)
    Problems:
    With accumulation of debris
    Corrections:
    Keep clean.
    Comment:
    THREE "SPEED RACKS" ARE SOILED ON THEIR SLOTS WITH DEBRIS AND SALT PLEASE THOROUGHLY CLEAN
    General violation description:
    4-601.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking EQUIPMENT and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. N (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. N
  • Hand Drying Provision
    Items:
    Sanitary hand drying provisions
    Locations:
    HANDSINK(S) HANDSINK(S)
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    PLEASE PROVIDE DISPENSER FOR THE TRI-FOLD TOWELS OR "INSTALL" DISPENSER FOR PERFORATED ROLL AT HANDSINK OF BAR TO FACILITATE FREQUENT, HYGIENIC HANDWASHING
    General violation description:
    6-301.12 - Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels
  • In-Use Utensils/Between-Storag
    Items:
    Dispensing utensil(s)
    Locations:
    prep line UTENSIL(S)
    Problems:
    Improperly stored
    Corrections:
    Relocate.
    Comment:
    PLEASE STORE TONGS UPON A CLEAN,DRY SURFACE THAT IS ROUTINELY CLEANED AND IS EASILY ACCESSIBLE
    General violation description:
    3-304.12 - During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (A) Except as specified under # (B) of this section, in the FOOD with their handles above the top of the FOOD and the container
11/30/2011Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Cleaning Freq.,Food Contact Su
    Items:
    Food-contact surface(s) and utensil(s)
    Problems:
    Not cleaned Before storage
    Corrections:
    Clean as specified above.
    Comment:
    OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON 2 ONION CHOPPERS ON THE SHELF, A VEGETABLE PEELER ON THE SHELF AND 5 KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACKS. FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEANED AFTER BEING USED AND BEFORE BEING RETURNED TO STORAGE. CLEAN ITEMS NOW AND AFTER USE BEFORE RETURNING TO STORAGE. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION BY CLEANING THE CHOPPERS AND THE KNIVES.
    General violation description:
    4-602.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY
  • Critical: Warewashing Chem.San., Temp/pH
    Items:
    Quaternary ammonia solution
    Problems:
    Not immersed in A concentration specified on manufacturers label
    Corrections:
    provide
    Comment:
    1. O PPM QUATERNARY AMMONIUM (QUAT) OBSERVED DISPENSED AT THE SANITIZER PUMP NEAR THE MOP SINK THAT IS USED IN WIPING CLOTH BUCKETS AND FOR CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT. THE SANITIZER BUCKET HAS PRODUCT IN IT BUT THE PUMP DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE DRAWING THE PRODUCT. 2. O PPM QUAT OBSERVED DISPENSED AT THE BAR 4-COMPARTMENT SINK DISPENSER. 200-300 PPM QUAT IS REQUIRED TO PROPERLY SANITIZE WARES AND EQUIPMENT. SERVICE SANITIZER PUMPS TO DISPENSE 200-300 PPM QUAT. MANUALLY ADD SANITIZER TO WATER IN THE MEANTIME TO A CONCENTRATION OF 200-300 PPM QUAT. CORRECTED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ECOLAB TECHNICIAN, EVAN, ARRIVED AND SERVICED BOTH SANITIZER PUMPS. 200 PPM QUAT DETECTED IN BOTH.
    General violation description:
    4-501.114 - A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at exposure times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall be listed in 21 CFR 178.1010 Sanitizing solutions, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-approved manufacturer's label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart
  • Handwashing Signage
    Items:
    Handwashing signage
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    A designated employee storage/locker area shall be provided and used.
    Comment:
    POST A SIGN REMINDING EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AT THE HAND WASH SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
    General violation description:
    6-301.14 - A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDWASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.
  • Temperature Measuring Devices
    Items:
    Thermometer(s) refrigeration
    Problems:
    Not provided
    Corrections:
    Provide.
    Comment:
    PROVIDE THERMOMETERS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN THE VICTORY PREP COOLER ON THE COOK LINE AND IN THE SILVER KING 2-DRAWER COOLER UNIT ON THE COOK LINE.
    General violation description:
    4-204.112 - (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. (B) Except as specified in # (C) of this section, cold or hot holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD) shall be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's temperature display. (C) Paragraph (B) of this section does not apply to EQUIPMENT for which the placement of a TEMPERATURE MEASURNG DEVICE is not a practical means for measuring the ambient air surrounding the FOOD because of the design, type, and use of the EQUIPMENT, such as calrod units, heat lamps, cold plates, bainmaries, steam tables, insulated FOOD transport containers, and salad bars. (D) TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be designed to be easily readable. (E) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES and water TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES on WAREWASHING machines shall have a numerical scale, printed record, or digital readout in increments no greater than 1°C or 2°F in the intended range of use.(Pf)
05/24/2011Routine Inspection
No violation noted during this evaluation. 11/30/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Cooling
    Items:
    Food(s) prepared from ingredients at room temperature
    Locations:
    kitchen SLICED TOMATO(ES)
    Problems:
    From 70 degrees f to 41 degrees F for more than 4 hours
    Corrections:
    Utilize shallow pans, ice baths, agitation, or quick chilling to cool food items.
    Comment:
    SLICED TOMATOES AND CHERRY TOMATOES IN A POSITION OUTSIDE OF GRILLTOP RETARDER CONFINES TESTED 47 F (PROVIDED PIC WITH MDA TOMATO HANDOUT WHICH REGULATES SLICED TOMATOES AS OF APRIL 2009) PLEASE KEEP WITHIN RETARDER COOLING SECTION OR PRE-CHILL IN WALK IN COOLER THEN SLICE AND PLACE THERE AS DISCUSSED, MANAGEMENT PUT TOMATOES WITHIN COOLING UNIT TODAY, HENCEFORTH, IT WAS AGREED TO PRE-CHILL ALL TOMATOES BEFORE SLICING
    General violation description:
    3-501.14 - (A) Cooked POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be cooled: (1) Within 2 hours, from 60C (140F) to 21C (70F)
  • Storing Equip./Uten./Lin./Sing
    Items:
    Single-service/single-use article(s)
    Locations:
    Facility single service items
    Problems:
    Without packaging/wrapping
    Corrections:
    Provide packaging/wrapping.
    Comment:
    PLEASE PHASE OUT USE OF BLACK UNWRAPPED STRAWS
    General violation description:
    4-903.11 - (A) Except as specified in # (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location
04/07/2010Routine Inspection
  • Critical: Characteristics
    Comment:
    NEW DIPPER WELL INSTALLED
    General violation description:
    4-101.11 - Materials that are used in the construction of UTENSILS and FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT may not allow the migration of deleterious substances or impart colors, odors, or tastes to FOOD and under normal use conditions shall be: (A) Safe
  • Critical: Cleaning Freq.,Food Contact Su
    Comment:
    ALL BINS CLEAN TWO OF FIVE NOW WILL MERELY HOUSE MANUFACTURER'S BAGS AND BE SCOOPED FROM THE BAGS
    General violation description:
    4-602.11 - (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be cleaned: (1) Except as specified in (B) of this section, before each use with a different type of raw animal FOOD such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, or POULTRY
  • Critical: Food Contact Surfaces and Uten
    Comment:
    EIGHT NEW BOARDS IN USE
    General violation description:
    4-202.11 - (A) Multiuse FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be: (1) SMOOTH
09/15/2009Follow-up

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