OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1039
8145 POINT MEADOWS WAY, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904.363.3839
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed drain underneath ice machine with water backing up from drain. Person in charge cleared drain and is draining appropriately during inspection.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 17, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pasta 47°. Beef 48°. Cheese 46°. Dairy 47°. In walk in cooler. Manager moved foods to another cooler, iced down some items. Most items prepped this morning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large pan in rear kitchen Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on prep table. Moved by manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep counter. Moved by manager.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water 70°. Wait-station. Moved by manager
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rusty shelves in prep cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Butcher block paper under paper towel dispenser. Moved by manager.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager.
Jan 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in bar area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects in back kitchen. Observed approximately 2 flying insects in hall by employee restrooms. Person in charge placed pest control work order during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ice cream base in bar reach in cooler dated 1.21.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped cream stored in salad plate reach in cooler overnight at 45F. Observed temperature of reach in cooler fluctuation from 41-44F during inspection. Also, raw chicken wings ambient cooling overnight observed stacked tightly mounded above opening of pan at 44-45F in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Euro blend butter on cook line not held on time per person in charge at 70F. Person in charge moved to rapidly cool. Also, whipped cream stored in salad reach in cooler overnight at 45F. Person in charge discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raw chicken wings ambient cooling overnight observed stacked tightly mounded above opening of pan at 44-45F in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sink and surface utilized in sanitizer buckets at 848ppm at dispenser by dishmachine. Person in charge will call for service. Will dilute or utilize other dispenser until correct ppm. Also, Lysol wipes stored over drink lids at server area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed several clean beef storage white trays with cracked edges, crumbling. Observed in use container holding breading, lemons in walk in cooler with cracked edges.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water observed in floor drain under ice machine. Person in charge cleared blockage and is draining by end of inspection.
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in bar area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Ice cream base in bar area missing date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with pink chemical at server area unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust on shelving in breading station reach in cooler. Observed rust observed on ledge to protein drawers at cook line. Door to walk in freezer with damage to frame. Person in charge states has on work order.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in bar area. Observed standing water in men's employee restroom. Observed tiles with chips, holding water in bar area.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe at dish pit sprayer. Observed leak at dishmachine right side. Observed leak at cookline hand wash sink faucet. Person in charge states has work order in. Also, drain at bar dishmachine with slow drain.
Mar 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sliding glass door reach in cooler butter at 46F. Person in charge moved to walk in to rapidly chill. Ambient temperature of unit 43F during inspection. Retemped at 39F during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags and ice in hand wash sink by ice machine. Items were removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle at bar area unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on line during inspection. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed their hands.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at far right side hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector provided sign.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed at pipe under hand wash sink on wall across from dish pit. Person in charge added catch bucket until pipe can be repaired.
Oct 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line handle raw steak, add to grill with gloved hands, then handle prepped bag of vegetables in microwave without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs, cheese in saute cooler at 45, 64F ribs stored above fill line. Also, shrimp in breading station stored above fill line at 48F. Other items in units holding temperature. Also, milk in server glass door cooler at 48F. Person in charge states had open to place to go portioned cups. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer. Ambient temperature of milk cooler at 42F. Retemped all items below 43F by end of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea nozzles at server line with debris buildup. Also, soda nozzle at bar with debris buildup. Person in charge began cleaning.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink by ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at end of cook line left side not functional. Person in charge provided roll of paper towels until replaced.
Equipment in poor repair. Interior of sauté 1st drawer with rust buildup. Person in charge states has on order.
Water draining onto floor surface. Water at prep sink in middle of cook line drains directly onto ground. Person in charge states does not/ will not utilize.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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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. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm.
Mar 6, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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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. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm.
Feb 28, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's employee restroom out of order during inspection. No running water to sink at time of inspection.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 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. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In topping sliding glass door cooler sour cream, milk, ranch at 47-52F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved items to walk in cooler. Ambient temperature of unit 46F at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 118-126F. Reheated at 193F during inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at incorrect location at mop sink. Needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter with orange hose attached. Person in charge added to correct location during inspection.
Wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed drain underneath ice machine with water backing up from drain. Person in charge cleared drain and is draining appropriately during inspection.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds chicken, chopped egg, server topping bar (cheese sour cream butter), ranch, sour cream horseradish sauce on time, not indicated on time paperwork.
Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's employee restroom out of order during inspection. No running water to sink at time of inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink. Also, leak observed under dishmachine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in bar area by dishmachine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler with dust buildup. Exterior of reach in cooler drawers on make line where door meets exterior of unit with debris buildup.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cookline near hot food warmer. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink.
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. Three employees food safety training expired around May 2023.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in reach in cooler next to grill area rusted. Also, bottom drawer of reach-in cooler next to grill rusted at top. Operator stated the drawer for reach-in cooler is on order.
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