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Outback Steakhouse

June 9, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings5
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1966746, dated 10/18/16; Violation #34-"FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation #35 "UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE." Instructed to repair all and maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Observed dirt accumulation in the upper portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulations on exterior surface of salamander. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on interior keg system at the bar. Instructed to clean and maintain.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Observed dirt and debris in several area, e.g. kitchen area, under soda boxes and floor drains. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Observed dust in vents in kitchen area. Additionally, observed dirt accumulation on wall areas at the bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.
code 35
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Observed leaking wall mounted spigot with no proper floor drain, near the exposed sink, near walk in freezer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
code 38

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 18, 2016: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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