OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1036
861 W 23 ST, Panama City FL 32405 · 850.784.9649
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed in kitchen area.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Fettuccini pasta prepared on 08/17 at 45F by 08/18. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Fettuccini pasta prepared on 08/17 at 45F by 08/18. See stop sale.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer stored over chilled glasses in bar area. Operator removed sanitizer at the time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of chilled glasses reach in cooler in the bar with shattered glass.
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Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Several baking pans soiled with buildup in clean dishes storage racks.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Walk in freezer floor soiled with food debris and buildup.
May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinsing temperature of dishmachine at 150F after running it twice.
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found in the following areas; approximately three in the bar, approximately seven in the dry storage area, and approximately two in the ware washing area.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Rinsing temperature of dishmachine at 150F after running it twice.
Ceiling tile missing. Dry storage, above entrance. Operator put the ceiling tile back into its place at the time of inspection.
Dishware/utensils not soaked prior to being placed in three-compartment sink/dishmachine and results in soiled dishware/utensils after washing occurs. Oven pans in drying racks with buildup.
Floor in ware washing area covered with standing water.
Ice buildup with frozen debris on walk-in freezer's floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All shelves in dry storage area with buildup and dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler with dust accumulation.
Objectionable odors in warewashing area.
Stored food not covered. Pan of rice not appropriately covered in walk in cooler. Operator covered food at the time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with salt, per operator, not labeled. Operator printed a label and placed it on container at the time of inspection.
Jan 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Hand wash sink near dish pit leaking onto floor. Manager placed bucket under sink to catch drip.
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hand wash sink near dish pit leaking onto floor. Manager placed bucket under sink to catch drip.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavy grease build up on baked potato trays on clean dish rack outside office. Food/residue build up inside fry station cooler, behind drawers.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, over dish pit. Walk-in freezer and employee bathroom floors soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Price of stainless steel missing from front of fry station cooler under drawers, insulation exposed. Ice build up in walk-in freezer under fans.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed food handler training completed in 2021 for one employee
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In employee bathroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled speed rack in walk-in, soiled shelf under counter in sauté station.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Build up on grill station reach in cooler shelves. Build up of debris inside potato hot holding drawers.
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Solution of DDBSA/Lactic acid tested at 1130/3010. Employee diluted solution to 700/1875.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Speed rack and shelves in walk-in cooler soiled. Side of fry station 2 drawer cooler soiled. Cook line bacon storage area soiled.
Toilet leaking in men's room.
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Water at hand wash sinks near dish pit and on expo take too long to get hot. Observed multiple employees wash hands in sinks, water temperature at 72F, ran water for 5 to 10 minutes to achieve water temperature of 85F.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. DDBSA/Lactic Acid tested at 1130/3010. Diluted to 700/1875
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. CFM for Janet Shafer expired 12-14-23
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. Observed some training completed in 2020.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. All fish removed form bags at time of inspection.
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies observed in kitchen area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry breading station: raw shrimp 50F, per manager approximately 1 hour. Moved to walk-in at time of inspection. New temp taken, 45F.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer in wiping cloths bucket. No test strips for Eco Lab Sink and Surface.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Observed training records for some employees completed in April 2020.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance around gasket area on salad station reach in. Food debris build up on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Cleaned at time of inspection.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under kitchen dish machine.
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.