OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employees training stated program not started in system, Aiden. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish area, water line turned off due to broken handle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout causing standing water in several spots through kitchen and dish Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-04: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-12: Time Extended

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle cook line and steak station hand sinks. Manager placed paper towels Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed cooked potatoes cooling in ice bath oil three compartment sink with large pot with potato soup in ice bath as well.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet where red hose is attached Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bag on monster in meat reach in cooler. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet where red hose is attached on left side

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Current thermometer operator has is unable to hold the highest surface temperature

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently have 2 employees working on food safety training and were more than 60 days.

Intermediate - No proof provided that three food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently have three employees that have not completed food safety training and unable to find corporate policy.

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in steak reach in cooler. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in left meat reach in cooler on cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink removed in bar and replaced with dish machine. Spoke with plan review and full plans are needed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: Plans submitted and waiting on approval from plan review. Plans submitted as of 4-30-20204. Will review at next unannounced inspection Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair by dish area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Up right steak cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-21: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-16: Time Extended

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Ibuprofen stored on prep table near soda bib station Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed old food debris build up on slicer machine under back prep table

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed several bags stored on floor in chemical room

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing at drain across from dish machine and missing at mop sink

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 2 tongs stored on oven handles Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on service line next to coffee maker

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up and black mold build up on reachin cooler gaskets

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in back kitchen Corrected- observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing salad with no hat Corrected- observed employee place on head Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored on oven handles Corrected observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reach in coolers on cookline

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline Corrected- observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Prep room

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep room

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep room,thawing sink

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Service area Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.