Stuart, Martin County

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

3101 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart, FL 34994

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 Intermediate
Dec 19, 2025
City
Stuart
County
Martin
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-10-5

Detail 24264624

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator paper Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24264622

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

02D-01-5

Detail 24264623

Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.

Aug 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

10-05-5

Detail 23970284

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line , operator replaced with clean water at 150F Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23970281

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pasta (45-50F-hold holding) inside reach in cooler on at cook line, Per operator, pasta not prepared or portioned today and left in cooler over night, pasta out of temperature for more than 4 hours. see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23970283

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pasta (45-50F-hold holding) inside reach in cooler on at cook line, Per operator, pasta not prepared or portioned today and left in cooler over night, pasta out of temperature for more than 4 hours. see stop sale. ; Observed ribs (53F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadillas (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler on at cook line, per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items removed from walk in cooler and placed into reach in cooler on cook line at 12pm , and left out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed ribs and chicken quesadillas inside walk in freezer to quick chill. Ribs at 41F at 3:40, chicken quesadillas at 40F at 3:40. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-73-4

Detail 23970282

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

Feb 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

08A-02-6

Detail 23575705

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chocolate chip cookies in walk in freezer. items not all commercially packaged. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23575707

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked onions at low boy reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23575708

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23575710

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer covering shelves and card board food box.

16-46-4

Detail 23575709

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers in drying rack at dish pit.

21-08-4

Detail 23575706

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wash cloth quaternary sanitizing solution at 0 ppm.

Jul 24, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23001945

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mac n cheese bites (55F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23001943

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mac n cheese bites (55F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

14-01-5

Detail 23001942

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, bowl used to scoop breading. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23001944

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, In use utensils in standing water 73F. Advised operator of proper storage of in use utensils. Operator removed utensils, washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 22617332

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Ground beef over raw bacon at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22617331

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted garlic butter (52F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22617330

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Cooked chili glaze with no time stamp at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22617329

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon butter sauce (129F - hot holding) Observed double panned on steam well. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to stove to bring up to 165+F. Corrective Action Taken

Oct 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 22346223

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of crab meat dented to the seam at walk in cooler. Operator removed from circulation. Corrective Action Taken

08A-02-6

Detail 22346224

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over chocolate shavings (opened from commercial packaging) at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22346222

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw lobster tails over sliced tomatoes at reach in cooler by clam shell cooker. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 22346227

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of Milk with no date mark reach in cooler by ice tea machine. Per operator, opened on 10/4. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22346225

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. horseradish sauce (sour cream) (45F - Cooling) at 11:05 since 10:05- 46F 11:30 Observed in metal pan at cook line over ice. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22346226

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided list of Food safety training and was able to identify two current employees with expired training.

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 21691437

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 67 degrees, pork ribs(stored over 4 hours)/ ric#1

03A-02-5

Detail 21691435

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 67 degrees, pork ribs(stored over 4 hours)/ric#1

03B-01-6

Detail 21691434

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 120 degrees, mashed potatoes/hot hold#1(stored with 3 hours)/corrective action taken/operator inserted mashed potatoes in microwave to bring to temperature. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 21691440

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food waste being disposed. Cook line/corrective action taken/operator cleaned Food waste. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21691439

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Lemmon butter sauce/hot hold/cook line/corrective action taken/operator discarded soufflé cup. Corrective Action Taken

36-73-4

Detail 21691436

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Storeroom.

08B-38-4

Detail 21691441

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flour/storeroom/corrective action taken/operator stored food back on shelf. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 21691438

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ahi tuna on speed rack/corrective action taken/operator stored empty tray on top of speed rack. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

08B-38-4

Detail 21192927

Basic - Food stored on floor. Chocolate chips/walk in freezer/corrective action taken/operator stored foods back on shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 21192929

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. By dishmachine area.

08B-12-5

Detail 21192928

Basic - Stored food not covered. Butter/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator discarded butter. Corrective Action Taken

Dec 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 20727748

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20727749

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook Line Reach-in coolers: mushrooms 16oz, 55f. Rice 84oz, 55f. Prime rib 36oz, 55f. Provolone cheese .5lb, 55f. American cheese .5lb, 55f. Swiss cheese .4lb, 55f. Cheddar cheese .3lb, 55f. Espresso butter 2lb, 62f. Butter whipped 5lbs, 62f. Sour cream 5lb, 62f. Cut leafy greens 3lb, 62f. Mixed cheese .8lb, 62f. Raw chicken 18lbs, 63f. Raw shrimp 3lb, 63f. Raw salmon 8lbs, 63f. Pasta 130oz, 63f. Homemade honey mustard .5gallon, 63f cut tomato 2.5lb, 63f. Raw steak 90pieces, 52f. Raw pork 60oz, 62f , Cold hold foods not prepped or portioned today, over 4 hours due to hood system discharge and power outage to cook line equipment since 2am. Warning

21-08-4

Detail 20727750

Basic - Wiping cloth compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid/lactic acid sanitizer 0ppm. Corrected to 700ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20488920

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken 49f, Less than 2 hours in top Reach-in cooler, ice added. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 20488916

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter blend at 76f on counter, approx 1 hour, no time mark. Was marked now. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20488922

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Au jus 119f in double pan in steam table, Less than 4 hours, removed to heat on stove top. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20488921

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing on hose at 4 way splitter.

41-21-4

Detail 20488918

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Lactic acid bottle in dining. Was labeled. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 20488923

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Mop sink.

10-07-4

Detail 20488924

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop 119f in double pan in steam table at 166f. Water refilled. Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 20488917

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cook line drawer unit.

21-07-4

Detail 20488919

Basic - Wiping cloth lactic acid sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Under 700ppm. Was refilled and verified. Corrected On-Site