OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1035
1820 RAYMOND DIEHL RD, Tallahassee FL 32308 · 850.385.1998
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains, near handwashing sink and carbon dioxide tank located in dishwashing area. Employees are able to track from dishwashing area, through kitchen and to the dining room area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2024035402 | Jun 6, 2024 | Jul 25, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cooked ribs uncovered stored under raw steaks in walk in cooler. Manager removed and place in another area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink was being used to rinse out blender/pitcher in sink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cold station team member had no hair restraint during food preparation.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored inside cooler on cold side station.
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Stored food not covered. Ribs cooked in pan uncovered in walk in cooler. Manager removed and labeled.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo area hand-sink had straws and ramekins stored inside and on sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels located at dish tank area at hand-sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust located in kitchen area above prep sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink observed on shelf above food preparation cold station.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed 1/3 pans stored on shelf in kitchen not dry above triple sink.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Front door entrance has a gap at threshold leading to outside.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Bowl to scoop product in container observed. Manager removed bowl stored inside food container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at bar hand-sink.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Bowl stored in rice container with no handle. Manager removed bowl.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towels in kitchen area by steak station not in sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White substance in container with no label located in dry storage area in kitchen.
Jan 28, 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. Observed tuna at 53F. Manager voluntarily threw away.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice bin in kitchen and soda nozzles/holsters in bar area with mold like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep with no hair restraint.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and knife sharpener stored between equipment and prep table in kitchen. Manager moved both.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in sink with no running water. Manager turned water on.
Jun 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 7, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage on ground out back trailing from employee entrance back door, past the dumpsters and into the far parking lot of the establishment. Originating from drain located outside near dumpster. Employees take out trash and smoke in area where they're able to track back into kitchen area.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains, near handwashing sink and carbon dioxide tank located in dishwashing area. Employees are able to track from dishwashing area, through kitchen and to the dining room area.
Jun 6, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed raw sewage on ground out back trailing from employee entrance back door, past the dumpsters and into the far parking lot of the establishment. Originating from drain located outside near dumpster. Employees take out trash and smoke in area where they're able to track back into kitchen area.
Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains, near handwashing sink and carbon dioxide tank located in dishwashing area. Employees are able to track from dishwashing area, through kitchen and to the dining room area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lettuce at 47F inside reach in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in server area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout establishment.
Objectionable odors in other areas to include kitchen area, and dishwasher area of the establishment.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed clam shell containers not inverted in back storage room.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from hand wash sink located in dishwashing area.
Mar 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch dirty apron with gloves on and engage in food preparation with no hand wash.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Ceiling tile missing in dry storage area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board in kitchen area next to salad bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket in dry storage area above seasonings.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water draining onto floor in kitchen due to high temp machine not draining properly.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine located by utensil prep area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in flour and rice. Manager removed cups from container.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked 1/2 plastic pans with dripping water. Manager removed pans to dry
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Entrance of walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Bread in walk in freezer. Manager placed bread on bread rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Drawer seal soiled with food, and dirt.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed dish washer water pooling up in corner of dish room.
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.