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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

7211 LAKE ANDREW DR, Melbourne FL 32940 · 321-242-8115

Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats242
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506649
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stop sale honey butter 1# (43-45F - Cold Holding) undetermined amount of time
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice machine is soiled with black like substance
Basic/22-20-5
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright reach in cooler shelves are soiled
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 2 broken lids containers. Manager discarded that lids
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright meat reach in cooler shelving is rusting. Manager is re-coating the shelving from bottom to top.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in dishwasher area paper towel dispenser was empty. Manager fill up the dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Observed cutting board on salad bar is soiled Observed ice machine interior is soiled needs some TLC
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Operator discarded the two lid containers that was damage and crack
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed meat upright 2 door reach in cooler shelving is soiled
Basic/22-16-4
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket containing sanitizer stored directly on the floor. Operator
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed cutting board on cook line salad station is little soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in walk in cooler food container lid was broken. Operator
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed ice bin server station and ice machine interior is soiled with black like substance
Basic/22-20-5
Observed on Cook line heat lamps outer exterior is soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean equipment. Operator
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle containing clear liquid ( water ) not labeled. Operator corrected
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

5 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of orange marmalade
High priority/01B-01-4
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw ground beef just change gloves with hand washing. Observed same cook double gloving hands corrected both re-educated both
High priority/12A-07-5/Corrective Action Taken
Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. stop sale honey butter 1# (43-45F - Cold Holding) for undetermined amount of time
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. stop sale honey butter 1# (43-45F - Cold Holding) undetermined amount of time
High priority/03A-02-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink on cook line had hand sanitizer bucket stored in sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ceilings of ice bin of ice machine has black mold like substance and handle of ice machine needs to be clean
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment in poor repair. Food storage containers Lexan pans and meat trays with broken corners, groove cutting board make table on cook line
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back splash area of beverage dispenser on wait station needs some cleaning, packing material still attached to microwave it's not smooth material surface
Basic/23-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers still attached to red peppers
Basic/08B-39-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust on the shelving on the reach in cooler on cook line. Floor stand mixer in prep area surface rust with flaking paint
Basic/14-33-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer buckets stored on floor in prep area and cook line
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and asparagus store over ready to eat prep vegetables in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.