OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
777 MERRITT ISLAND CSWY, Merritt Island FL 32952 · 321.454.4450
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 live flying insects on service line and rolling area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025038900 | Apr 7, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $400 |
| 4--2025002203 | Nov 12, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. See stop sale. Container of butter
Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Employee changing paper towels for dispenser placed roll on surface for raw beef before loading. Stopped and discarded towels
Oct 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Observed 6 live flying insects on service line and rolling area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle behind bar is soiled. Operator cleaned
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on restraint
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under equipment on service line
Apr 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 12 droppings found in dry storage room
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Electrical room
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At hose bib on wall of cook line
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on filters
Bathroom facility not clean. Toilet in employee bathroom
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Holes in ceilings around pipes in electrical and water heaters rooms
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Electrical room door
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Multiple areas throughout kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves are soiled
Nov 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live flying insects: Dish area 6 Mop sink 7 Cardboard/trash staging area 8 Silverware rolling station 9 Bar 10 Operator began using food safe spray during inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In countertop holding well on cook line nearest dish side cut tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (55F - Cold Holding)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dish area. Operator stocked
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish area
Sep 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. To the right of time controlled service well below window. Operator changed water
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At salad reach in cooler. Raw tuna stored in top drawer over strawberries. No physical barrier between drawers. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. See stop sale. In well on service side of line. Sour cream, shredded cheese, ranch, butter, etc.. operators is not discarding products at end of time limit. On counter across from service window. Whipped butter not discarded at end of time limit. Operator is changing time markings without discarding product. All products over 41°F at time of changing marking. Had managers review available TPHC procedures, both DBPR and Outback versions.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator is unable to provide proof of compliance for multiple employees
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 of 2 cooks put on beard restraint
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to whipped butter on service line. Scoop in standing water at 112°F. Operator discarded water.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line near ice cream. On service line next to garnish/condiment well. Operator changed water.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface are surrounding hood system has an accumulation of grease dripping over cook line alleyway. Mats lining shelves for glasses at entryway to bar are soiled
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler for proteins shelves are soiled
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer touched dirty dishes then began handling clean dishes without washing hands
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fuel burning catering candles stored on shelf over single service Togo containers in dry storage room. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles of soda machine is soiled. Surface area on under side of beer tower is soiled Operator cleaned
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Calibrated thermometer placed on conveyor for two passes through dishwasher. Temperatures recorded at 153°F and 152°F. Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing and contacted service technician
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees engaging in food preparation have long beards with no restraint
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.