OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1034
245 SR 312, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904.826.4329
Last inspected Jun 1, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 8 live flying insects in dry storage on and near bulk bags of onions.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets on cookline soiled with food debris.
May 29, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at bar 0ppm.
Live, small flying insects found 8 live flying insects in dry storage on and near bulk bags of onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler on cookline for about 30 minutes that's not fully working per operator raw chicken (44F-40F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F-42F- Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F-43F - Cold Holding) operator placed all food items in walk in cooler for me to recheck temperature
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Steel wool in hand wash sink.operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen area no hair restraint. Employee put on hat.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Behind and underneath equipment soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets on cookline soiled with food debris.
Feb 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Mold like substance on honey wheat loaf of bread.
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Whipped butter. Butter. Sour cream with no time mark. Wait-station. Placed about noon time. Marked by manger. Whipped butter at wait-station. No time mark. Marked by manger.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food service employee with no beard guard. Cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection 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. Fry station; chicken 47F, chicken in buttermilk 51F. Person manager loaded on line 1hr ago. He grabbed more ice to place on chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave on cookline is soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles are wet with condensation. Condensation could drip down on food.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer where plates are kept in salad has ice buildup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer has food debris, and gaskets are soiled. Drawers are all soiled.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked ribs on cook line in cooler in between the combi oven and flat grill with temperature at 56f. Operator stated that ribs were taken out around 9:30. Operator took ribs and put in walk in cooler.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank with chain in mop area in back of kitchen not tightly secured. Operator tightened chain on tank.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed trash cans in women's room with no lid.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple pans and plastic lids stacked on shelf by dish area with visible moisture.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knives on shelf by microwave, in kitchen across from combi oven, stored in between the microwave and lip of shelf. Operator moved knives.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf under combi oven in kitchen on cook line with food debris. Operator cleaned shelf.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cut onions without washing in prep area in kitchen. Talked to employee about washing onions before cutting.
Jun 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with orange liquid in employee restroom on chemical shelf. Operator identified as degreaser and labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating around nozzles on service line soda machine is soiled.
Sep 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter scoop in dirty 85F water. Discussed other options with person in charge. Person in charge placed butter scoop and water in dish washing area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers coming out of dish washer.
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