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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1030

9773 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.268.4329

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats216
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2610141
Grade history
JUL 24
OCT 24
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on kitchen area. Swatted by manager. 3 tiny flies at bar.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findings
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 4 flying insects in establishment during inspection.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce and cheese in tabletop unit below broiler at 45-46F. Item is unlidded. In reach in cooler drawer below cookline ribs 45F. Person in charge moved items to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. Retemped at 40-43F by end of inspection.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mushroom sauce heated in microwave, then held hot in steam table at 122F in center of sauce. Person in charge pulled to reheat. Retemped at 171F by end of inspection.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser not functional at bar area. Person in charge provided towel.
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrective Action Taken
Show the remaining 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine with mold like substance accumulation.
Basic/22-20-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled along walls at bar area, at ice machine with standing water observed, in chemical room.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler exterior where doors meet unit with mold like substance accumulation in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Waste line missing at soda gun holster above in use ice at bar area. Also, observed standing water in keg reach in cooler in kitchen.
Basic/29-17-4
The state's own report →
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found One fly in kitchen. One fly by bar.
High priority/35A-02-7
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled soda nozzle at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phones by prep table. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in flour. Moved by manager.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Basic/23-24-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Basic/13-07-4
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in soiled scoop holder. Moved by manager
Basic/10-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager. Moved by manager.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipperwell not turned on. Turned on by manger.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs at 55° in make table. (Overstacked) placed about 45 mins ago. Moved by manager to reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No high temperature measuring device for high temperature sanitizing.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink container on prep area. Moved by manager.
Basic/12B-07-4
Jul 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 tiny fly at bar.
High priority/35A-02-6
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Minor condensation drip by walkway of kitchen. Per Person In Charge, Work in progress. for ac service.
Basic/36-68-5
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of kitchen cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Minor leak at prep sink. Rear kitchen.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors I. Walk in cooler. And walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
Basic/16-46-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler shelves rusty. Prep line.
Basic/14-33-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single Service plates In dry goods not inverted. Moved by manager
Basic/25-06-4
Aug 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly on kitchen area. Swatted by manager. 3 tiny flies at bar.
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Overstacked ribs 55°, 50° in make table oiled next to grill. Moved by manager. Cut tomato at 48° 47°. Make table next to fry line. Moved by manager. Raw shrimp 60°, raw fish 55° prep cooler other end of fry line. Iced down by manager. Butter blend 60° sour creme 55°. In chill box. Wait station. Moved by manager Whipped butters 70° on tray by wait station. Moved by manager per Person In Charge. All items placed about 2hrs before.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Kitchen.
Basic/23-24-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over restaurant equipment. Moved by manager.
Basic/40-06-5
Stored food not covered. Uncovered ice cream in freezer. Covered by manager.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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.