OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1040
45 PLAZA DR, Palm Coast FL 32137 · 386.446.6280
Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 19 rodent droppings inside plastic containers used to store bags of food inside dry storage area.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026022042 | Jan 26, 2026 | Apr 13, 2026 | $600 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fry reach in cooler: shrimp (47F - Cold Holding) double panned and in plastic. Person in charge placed on ice too rapidly cool.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by cook line missing paper towels. Person in charge had employee refill paper towels.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed hand washing station by ware washing unable to dispense paper towels. Person in charge marked for new battery.
Jan 27, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 19 rodent droppings inside plastic containers used to store bags of food inside dry storage area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed plastic bag of coconut flakes with chew marks.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed dish machine shut off lever not working reliably, preventing dish machine from function when needed. Person in charge had employee get dish machine working during inspection and placed work order with service tech.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in prep area by triple sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris (potatoes, rice) on floor in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on dry storage shelves. Observed food debris on computer monitors on cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from lines under ice bin at bar.
Oct 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry station; raw chicken, cooked chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge were just added to cooler. Person in charge placed into walk in cooler.
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. Missing on butter. Person in charge time stamped.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding; Mashed potatoes 124F reheated to 165F.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop laying in breading. Person in charge removed scoop.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler on server cooler soiled.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer on end of line; ice cream not covered.
Mar 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. Dish machine at bar is not dispensing chlorine. Use main dish machine until repaired.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting out; Wing butter 82F. Read ingredients and countains real cream. Butter sitting out 69F, contains cream.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; Wing butter 82F. Read ingredients and countains real cream. Butter sitting out 69F.
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. Missing on butter, hot holding, cold holding items. Person in charge time stamped everything.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice plates have black mold like substance on them.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing soap, paper towels and hand washing sign a sink on cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment does not have a written plan. Emailed on to operator. Filled out and shown to inspector.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop bloom with. Person in charge removed bowl.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs on oven doors on cook line. Person in charge removed all tongs.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle laying in flour. Person in charge removed scoop.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour mixes not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By boxes. Person in charge removed all boxes.
Oct 23, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Floating in ice; Lettuce 52F; ( - Cold Holding). Fry; chicken 47F; ( - Cold Holding). Ice placed on top of lettuce. Chicken above fill line. Person in charge replaced chicken.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda nozzles at bar have gunk in them. Person in charge removed and cleaned.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lettuce container cracked at top of container. Person in charge disposed of container. Whisk is melted. Person in charge disposed of it.
In-use knife/knives/scraper stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Person in charge removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple pairs of tongs on oven doors. Person in charge removed all.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle to scoop laying in flour. Person in charge removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers have crumbs in them.. person in charge wiped dry.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in dish is leaking from bottom.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under hot running water. Shrimp thawing under water. Shrimp 79F. Person in charge discarded shrimp.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Blue flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 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. At bar dish machine tests at 0ppm. Manager stated they will wash dishes in back until machine is repaired.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic butter 82F. Butter was sitting out.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 82F. Butter was sitting out.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in ice machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on back drawers are torn.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In dry storage near back door floor is soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens have food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar. Person in charge hung sign up.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar. Person in charge inverted.
Water draining onto floor surface. From dishmachine. Person in charge emptied drain underneath.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine only reaches 144F on rinse cycle. Person in charge set up 3 compartment sink. Tested @ 700ppm.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed server touch lettuce on plate with bare hands. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and dumped plated.
Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed server touch lettuce on plate with bare hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cooler on top of table; Ribs 46F, cheese 45F; ( - Cold Holding) both were above fill line. Out 1.5hrs. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior sides of ice machine have black stuff on them. Also, soda holster at bar is soiled.
Bathroom facility not clean. Men's restroom is dirty in back of house.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse besides equipment on shelf entering kitchen. Purse in bar area sitting on glasses. Person in charge removed both.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile in kitchen in front of 3 compartment sink and walk in cooler have grout missing.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer; chicken nuggets not covered. Person in charge covered.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. By boxes. Person in charge removed boxes.
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.