OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE 1071
12719 SUNRISE BLVD, Sunrise FL 33323 · 954-370-9956
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
APR 24
OCT 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen at the top cooler holding devices, sliced tomatoes (51F); cut lettuce (51F) sliced cheese (53F- cold holding). As per operator out for less than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 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 →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from working with raw beef to ready to eat bread without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance. Replaced during inspection.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on hat during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on shelf next to dry storage shelf in prep area. Manager removed and placed to wash.
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Clean container on shelf next to dry storage shelf in prep area.Manager removed from shelf during inspection.
Oct 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the kitchen at the top cooler holding devices, sliced tomatoes (51F); cut lettuce (51F) sliced cheese (53F- cold holding). As per operator out for less than 4 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the expo- line mash potatoes (123F - Hot Holding). As per operator out for less than 4 hours. Operator adjusted device temperature and was advised to reheat to 165F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with sanitizer labeled. Operator labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with food debris. Advised operator to clean.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle touching cooked rice. Operator moved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Standing water was at 117F. Operator placed on stove.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Counters in kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sink and surface concentration at 172 ppm. Operator corrected to 272 ppm
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed butter (64F at 11:40 - Cooling since 11:00, second temperature 64F at 12:35). Item was placed to be cooled in an unplugged unit. Items placed in walk-in freezer to rapid cool.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean pans wet nesting at clean utensil storage area. PIC removed pans.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion fish seasoning across from cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed sink and surface 848. Exceeds 700 ppm.
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Observed missing handle on microwave at cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with chopped iceberg lettuce. Operator removed
Jan 29, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Walk-in cooler Observed tub of raw chicken stored on top of case of buns. Chicken not commercially packaged. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Food stored on floor. - walk-in freezer Observed case of beef stored on floor. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
Stored food not covered. - walk-in cooler Observed opened bag of hard boiled eggs stored uncovered and unprotected. Manager removed and stored appropriately.
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.