Outback Steakhouse, 180 Hickman Dr, Sanford, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 180 Hickman Dr, Sanford, FL 32771
License #: 6903473
Total inspections: 12
Last inspection: 07/16/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in freezer has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Food stored outside. Water softener salt. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in cold holding drawers. Raw beef and raw poultry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
07/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth solution stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw fish stored next to to raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
8/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/13/2013Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear kitchen door. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 46f-47f, items moved to walk in freezer. Sour cream and shredded cheese 50f, items iced down. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. **Warning**
2/12/2013Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean ice scoop not stored in a protected manner. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease in oven.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used to rinse utensil.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 60F manager placed in walk in cooler . less than four hourd
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name/water Corrected On Site.
8/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cookline unit.
  • Critical - Observed ice bin soiled.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. Cookline.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. Hot water heater room.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes. Utensils stored in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
2/16/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzle. Soda gun bar.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Water bottom of take-away cooler.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Corrected On Site.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of residue on soda dispensing gun. Bar.
  • Critical - Observed expired Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Covered.
  • Observed hole in wall. Hot water heater room.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. Handsink dishwash area.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Reach-in cooler cookline.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Exterior of icemachine.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Gaskets reach-in cooler.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Bar and rear of building.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter coffee maker.
4/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in salad reachin . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Walk-in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed pipe by hot water leaking.
  • Obseved hood filter in disrepair.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Cups. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink by office.
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 51F place in ice bath.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit/cheese cake cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination/drink garnishes not properly protected at bar.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef over lobster reachin cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice/bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no beard guard/restraint.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable/green cutting board.
  • Critical. Observed interior of 2 microwave soiled on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink by dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen.
  • Light not functioning/storage area.
4/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair/fryer reachin.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Fauct with hose at bar not turning off completely.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing/storage/by dishmachine, Corrected On Site.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium/nitrogen tanks not adequately secured in water heater room.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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