WINTER SPRINGS, Seminole County

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

5891 RED BUG LAKE RD, WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
5 Basic
Feb 5, 2026
City
WINTER SPRINGS
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Feb 5, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

24-08-4

Detail 24351812

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-17-5

Detail 24351808

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tile on cook line damaged

25-06-4

Detail 24351809

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -plates in dry storage Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 24351811

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Left side salad cooler

21-45-1

Detail 24351810

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. -sink and surface 0ppm

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 24077270

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -clean dish ware on storage rack soiled with rust

31A-11-4

Detail 24077269

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink on cook line used to depose of food product

36-32-5

Detail 24077273

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -various ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged/falling

36-34-5

Detail 24077274

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in dry storage area soiled

50-09-4

Detail 24077276

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24077271

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer

10-06-5

Detail 24077272

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handle in contact with cooked rice

16-48-4

Detail 24077275

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

16-46-4

Detail 24077267

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

38-04-4

Detail 24077268

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -walk in freezer no working light

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 16Total: 19

35A-02-7

Detail 23599131

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects in employee restroom located in rear of kitchen

32-11-5

Detail 23599140

Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. -employee restroom

53B-13-5

Detail 23599139

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. -Chris

36-32-5

Detail 23599144

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling at prep area leaking water onto floor

36-34-5

Detail 23599127

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling and ceiling tiles throughout dishwashing and dry storage area soiled with mold like substance Repeat Violation

24-06-4

Detail 23599133

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -clean utensils stored on rusted breaker box

40-06-5

Detail 23599136

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee drink cup stored along side boxes of oil -employee jacket stored above prep table on shelf with clean food storage containers

24-08-4

Detail 23599137

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-22-4

Detail 23599135

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor in prep area due to ceiling leaking

14-38-4

Detail 23599142

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -containers showing signs of cracking, broken lids

10-01-5

Detail 23599132

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -whisk handle for mixing tea in contact with brewed tea Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 23599143

Basic - Light not functioning. -3 hood lights in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 23599138

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fire suppression system above clam shell grills soiled with accumulation of grease

16-48-4

Detail 23599128

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.

16-46-4

Detail 23599134

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

06-01-5

Detail 23599129

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -ground beef not thawed under running water Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 23599130

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. -soda gun right of POS

42-01-4

Detail 23599145

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 23599141

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -breading removed from original packaging not labeled

Oct 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 23293066

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -entire ceiling in dish machine area

14-11-5

Detail 23293065

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -cold holding unit in kitchen line -standing cold holding box shelves show signs of rust and pitting

36-17-5

Detail 23293064

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles missing and in disrepair next to fryer

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 8Total: 8

23-24-4

Detail 22660226

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooler in expo station Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 22660224

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - 1 stall missing in women's restroom

24-08-4

Detail 22660222

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 22660229

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - corner area at front bar Corrected On-Site

14-42-4

Detail 22660228

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - 1 baffle damaged

14-69-4

Detail 22660223

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

36-62-4

Detail 22660225

Basic - Light not functioning. - walk in freezer

08B-17-4

Detail 22660227

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over cut lettuce Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 10

16-62-1

Detail 22325695

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 22325698

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in cooler Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22325694

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22325699

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-07-4

Detail 22325703

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - in bar area Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22325696

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse on food prep counter in bar area Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22325700

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

23-03-4

Detail 22325701

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler in server area. Door opening soiled Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22325697

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - operator sent to rewash Corrective Action Taken

29-11-4

Detail 22325702

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - below dish machine - soda gun in bar leaking causing water dripping onto unused bar equipment.

Apr 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 13Total: 14

16-37-1

Detail 21943665

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -high temperature test strips not available

16-21-4

Detail 21943658

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 21943662

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

36-36-4

Detail 21943660

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. - water softener room

36-32-5

Detail 21943655

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. - stains and ceiling tile framing grids rusted and pitted throughout kitchen.

50-09-4

Detail 21943656

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

35A-03-4

Detail 21943653

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - 1 dead in electrical room

24-08-4

Detail 21943654

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 21943664

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. - microwave no handle

36-73-4

Detail 21943663

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - beer walk in cooler

36-17-5

Detail 21943657

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - in cook station, cracked tiles and missing grout

33-11-4

Detail 21943659

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

23-03-4

Detail 21943661

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - baker oven - saute cooler

33-16-4

Detail 21943666

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 21621741

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head

31A-09-4

Detail 21621737

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink in dish area. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21621738

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling throughout the entire kitchen area.

40-06-5

Detail 21621735

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

36-22-4

Detail 21621739

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish machine area.

36-01-4

Detail 21621736

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Back prep area

23-03-4

Detail 21621740

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

Feb 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 20830468

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head

31B-02-4

Detail 20830471

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area.

31B-03-4

Detail 20830463

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area

22-20-5

Detail 20830466

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 20830469

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

50-09-4

Detail 20830473

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-17-5

Detail 20830465

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing grout in back area.

36-12-4

Detail 20830472

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout the entire kitchen areas.

22-08-4

Detail 20830464

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20830467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor under equipment in bar area Floor under fryers

33-16-4

Detail 20830470

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Oct 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 9Total: 12

41-10-4

Detail 20448036

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner and scrub pads over seasoning area.

29-34-4

Detail 20448040

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside Hose bibb with a hose attached left of back door

22-02-4

Detail 20448032

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head Can opener

22-20-5

Detail 20448034

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-73-4

Detail 20448037

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back area

36-17-5

Detail 20448033

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing grout back prep floor

33-19-4

Detail 20448035

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

29-27-4

Detail 20448038

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.

23-03-4

Detail 20448042

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under all equipment in entire kitchen area. Hoods filters Walls in dishmachine area.

16-46-4

Detail 20448041

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 20448043

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

29-19-4

Detail 20448039

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water on cooks line.