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OMAHA STEAKHOUSE

225 SHORECREST DR, Altamonte Springs FL 32701 · 407.571.3454

Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats349
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6902099
Grade history
OCT 24
MAY 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in sticky trap under bag in a box rack. Operator discarded.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
4--2021018855Mar 18, 2021May 19, 2021$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight per employee.
High priority/01B-02-5
Stop Sale issued. Fish reduced oxygen packaged on premises, or commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish labeled with instructions to remain frozen until time of use, not held frozen. 6 tilapia completely thawed in walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-40-1
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (50 F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler overnight per employee.
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Container filled with water. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling tile missing. Above banquet freezer, and in dry storage area.
Basic/36-36-4
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. See stop sale. 6 tilapia completely thawed in walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-2
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5/Repeat Violation
The state's own report →
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 3 small flying insects at dish area
High priority/35A-02-7
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled under dishwasher
Basic/36-73-4
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Current reports expired 2/17/26
/48-01-5
Oct 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

6 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -mashed potatoes cooling overnight in pan with lid I n walk-in cooler 47-48. Per operator, product not re-served. -cream of chicken soup cooling overnight in pan with lid in walk-in cooler 50.
High priority/03D-02-5
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -soup, mashed potatoes
High priority/01B-36-5
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -operator thermometer max temp 151.8. Inspector heat strip did not turn black. Operator drained machine, ran 3rd time strip turned black.
High priority/22-57-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -portion bag of raw shrimp on shelf above sauce in cook line cooler. Product rearranged.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. -Cole slaw prepared 10/1. Operator discarded.
High priority/01B-24-5
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach in sticky trap under bag in a box rack. Operator discarded.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. -above dry storage shelves. Repair of water leak.
Basic/36-36-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -hot side.
Basic/14-09-4
Dead roaches on premises. -4 dead roaches behind bench freezer in breakfast area. Operator removed.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under equipment, bag in a box rack in breakfast area.
Basic/36-73-4
May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator removed, will wash, rinse and sanitize area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2025 · 2 live roaches on floor of cook line. Operator removed. Will wash, rinse and sanitize floors. Time Extended
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single serve cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); single serve butter (53F - Cold Holding)on buffet approx 3 hours. Operator placed product in reach-in freezer for temperature recovery. Recommend placing product on time plan or keeping ice in product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning/Return visit May 6, 2025 · Outside of breakfast buffet hours. Time Extended
May 2, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Displayed food, food prep area, not properly protected from contamination. -food prep being conducted on table under pipes with exposed insulation and mold-like substance. Operator relocated prep.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Live, small flying insects found. -2 small flying insects behind bar in dining room.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on floor under hand wash sink at end of cook line. Operator removed, will wash, rinse and sanitize area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -single serve cream cheese (53F - Cold Holding); single serve butter (53F - Cold Holding)on buffet approx 3 hours. Operator placed product in reach-in freezer for temperature recovery. Recommend placing product on time plan or keeping ice in product.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -seared tuna in 2 items on new restaurant menu, do not indicate that product is served undercooked.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -total lack of water at hand wash sink at end of cook line closest to dish room.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. -4 dead roaches in sticky trap in manager office. -1 dead roaches in unused ice cream freezer. -1 dead roach in unused glassware by dish room. All discarded.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Drain cover(s) missing. -in dish room.
Basic/29-18-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpack above bag of sugar in dry storage area. Operator relocated backpack.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under dish machine, under cook line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Waste line clogged causing standing water at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4/Warning
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -1/6 pan of veggie mix containing cut tomato on top of 1/3 pan of whole leaf spinach in breakfast prep cooler. Product 47° less than 4 hours. Operator placed product in lower cooler for temperature recovery.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -small pitcher in hand wash sink in breakfast area. -employee filled pitcher of water in hand wash sink in breakfast area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tiles missing over freezer. Maintenance fixing leaks, will replace ceiling tiles.
Basic/36-36-4
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. -tuna and mahi.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. -2 buckets of batter on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. -tuna pulled from freezer last night.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -mashed potatoes 51°f cooling from previous day in reach-in cooler at end of cook line. Product discarded. Operator will ensure product is discarded at end of day.
High priority/03D-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -mashed potatoes cooling from prior day 51°f in center. Product discarded.
High priority/01B-36-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink nearest to breakfast buffet.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -no consumer advisory posted at breakfast area, eggs may be served undercooked. Emailed consumer advisory to operator, posted.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -glassware stored under soap dispenser at bar.
Basic/24-27-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bottom of keg cooler at comp bar has soil and standing water.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.