Outback Steakhouse, 3230 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3230 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040
License #: 5402678
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 6/26/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling light shield covers.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Drain in kitchen
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair.Kitchen
  • Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Onions potatoes, flour, sugar, panko
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Baker oven
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Screen to walkin
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease.Sides of oven and fryer
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.Bar
  • High Priority - Butter/butter blend/clarified butter/whipped butter cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Onions
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Dish area.
  • Intermediate - Kitchen shelves soiled with food debris.Line
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.Large white containers **Repeat Violation**
6/26/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Servers Cutting lemons
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers.White containers in dry storage.
2/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.Server station
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Dry storage
  • Basic - Improper storage of broken fryer equipment that interferes with cleaning.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.Serve station
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Under HWS in kitchen
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Standing water in mop sink/mop sink draining very slowly.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris.Salad station
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.Server station
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
8/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.Knives next to HWS
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of Artichoke Hearts
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime.
3/21/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.light shields around
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical - Portable fire extinguisher tag out-of-date. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.Flour and sugar
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Air gap not installed. KITCHEN
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. DISH MACHINE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer. POTATOES SLICER
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. GRATES
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed unnecessary items on the premise.
6/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Corrected On Site.
2/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed a designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. BAR COOLER WHERE GLASSES ARE KEPT
  • Observed food debris accumulated on dry food storage area.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. BOX OF FRIES IN WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. WALK IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES
  • Critical - Observed interior surfaces of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed interior/exterior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. RAW BEEF OVER RAW FISH Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed soil residue in storage containers. RICE and FLOUR BINS
6/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/3/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Food not stored in a clean/dry location that is not exposed to splash/dust. BREAD STORED NEXT TO STANDING WATER UNDER KITCHEN COUNTER
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ICECREAM IN REACH IN FREEZER
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no soap.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not sealed to adjoining equipment/walls when exposed to spillage. 3 BAY SINKS
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material/food debris on mixer head.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ALL SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. ROLL OUT FOOD CARTS
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. HAND SINK BY PREP_SINK
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. AT HAND WASHING SINK
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holsters.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. HOSE SPIGET BY DISHWASHER
  • Indoor garbage storage area lacking adequate capacity.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. KITCHEN AREAS & WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in kitchen areas.
12/28/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Butter sauce kept at room temperature the whole night.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen. IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • 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. Pro
4/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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