OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE, 632 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123 - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



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Restaurant: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Address: 632 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95123
Type: Restaurant 26+ Employees
Total inspections: 9
Last inspection: Oct 3, 2013
Score
(the higher the better)

92

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Inspection findings

Inspection Type

Inspection Date

Inspection Score
(the higher the better)

  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
Routine Inspection Mar 24, 2010 99
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Food storage containers identified
Routine Inspection Sep 20, 2010 98
  • Food storage containers identified
Routine Inspection Apr 11, 2011 99
No violation noted during this evaluation. Critical Hazard Factors Apr 11, 2011 100
  • Food separated and protected
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
Routine Inspection Aug 24, 2011 98
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Floors, walls & ceilings: built, maintained, and
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
Routine Inspection Jan 25, 2012 97
  • Equipment/Utensils - approved installed, clean
  • Thermometers provided and accurate
Routine Inspection Nov 13, 2012 98
  • Food not separated and unprotected
  • Thermometers missing or inaccurate
Routine Inspection May 2, 2013 98
  • Equipment, utensils - Unapproved, unclean, not in good repair, inadequate capacity
  • Food contact surfaces unclean and unsanitized
  • Food not separated and unprotected
  • Inadequate floors, walls, ceilings: built, maintained, clean
  • Inadequate handwash facilities: supplied or accessible
  • Plumbing unapproved, not installed, not in good repair; improper backflow devices
  • Sewage and wastewater improperly disposed
  • Unapproved thawing methods used; frozen food
Routine Inspection Oct 3, 2013 92

Violation descriptions and comments

Mar 24, 2010

The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)

Sep 20, 2010

Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)

Apr 11, 2011

Food shall be stored in approved containers and labeled as to contents. Food shall be stored at least 6" above the floor on approved shelving. (114047, 114049, 114051, 114053, 114055, 114067(h), 114069 (b))

Aug 24, 2011

All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)

Jan 25, 2012

All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)

Nov 13, 2012

An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)

May 2, 2013

All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
An accurate easily readable metal probe thermometer suitable for measuring temperature of food shall be available to the food handler. A thermometer +/- 2 °F shall be provided for each hot and cold holding unit of potentially hazardous foods and high temperature warewashing machines. (114157, 114159)

OBSERVED NO PROTECTION FOR SEAFOODS INSIDE WALK IN UNIT.
THERMOMETER UNIT IS BROKEN ON WALK IN.

Oct 3, 2013

Food shall be thawed under refrigeration completely submerged under cold running water of sufficient velocity to flush loose particles in microwave oven during the cooking process. (114018, 114020, 114020.1)
All utensils and equipment shall be fully operative and in good repair. (114175). All utensils and equipment shall be approved, installed properly, and meet applicable standards. (114130, 114130.1, 114130.2, 114130.3, 114130.4, 114130.5, 114132, 114133, 114137, 114139, 114153, 114155, 114163, 114165, 114167, 114169, 114177, 114180, 114182)
Handwashing soap and towels or drying device shall be provided in dispensers dispensers shall be maintained in good repair. (113953.2) Adequate facilities shall be provided for hand washing, food preparation and the washing of utensils and equipment. (113953, 113953.1, 114067(f))
All food contact surfaces of utensils and equipment shall be clean and sanitized. (113984(e), 114097, 114099.1, 114099.4, 114099.6, 114101 (b-d), 114105, 114109, 114111, 114113, 114115 (a, b, d), 114117, 114125(b), 114135, 114141)
All liquid waste must drain to an approved fully functioning sewage disposal system. (114197)
All food shall be separated and protected from contamination. (113984 (a, b, c, d, f), 113986, 114060, 114067(a, d, e, j), 114069(a, b), 114077, 114089.1 (c), 114143 (c))
The potable water supply shall be protected with a backflow or back siphonage protection device, as required by applicable plumbing codes. (114192) All plumbing and plumbing fixtures shall be installed in compliance with local plumbing ordinances, shall be maintained so as to prevent any contamination, and shall be kept clean, fully operative, and in good repair. Any hose used for conveying potable water shall be of approved materials, labeled, properly stored, and used for no other purpose. (114171, 114189.1, 114190, 114193, 114193.1, 114199, 114201, 114269)
The walls / ceilings shall have durable, smooth, nonabsorbent, light-colored, and washable surfaces. All floor surfaces, other than the customer service areas, shall be approved, smooth, durable and made of nonabsorbent material that is easily cleanable. Approved base coving shall be provided in all areas, except customer service areas and where food is stored in original unopened containers. Food facilities shall be fully enclosed. All food facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair. (114143 (d), 114266, 114268, 114268.1, 114271, 114272)

BAR SODA GUN HOLDERS WERE FOUND WITHOUT DRAINAGE AND MOLD ACCUMULATION.
BARTENDER WAS OBSERVED DIPPING UTENSILS IN QUAT SANITIZER.
CARDBOARD WAS FOUND USED TO LINE FLOOR OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR AND DEBRIS OBSERVED BEHIND GLASS BEEF REFRIGERATOR AT BAR.
FROZEN FISH WAS FOUND DEFROSTING IN STANDING WATER IN THE 3-COMP SINK.
GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF. GARDEN HOSE IS CONNECTED TO FAUCET AT DISH WASHER AND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.
3-COMP SINK WAS FOUND WITH THE HOT WATER SUPPLY TURNED OFF.
HAND WASH SINK AT BAR WAS FOUND NOT PROVIDING HOT WATER AND NO SOAP DISPENSER WAS AVAILABLE AND TOWEL DISPENSER EMPTY.
ICE MACHINE WAS OBSERVED WITH MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION.
RAW CHICKEN WAS FOUND STORED ABOVE COOKED FOODS.

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