OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
2225 HWY 44 W, Inverness FL 34453 · 352.637.9292
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Waste water on ground of establishment. Drain backing up by dish machine with standing water. Manager plunged drain and cleared.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature sanitizing dish machine max temperature 152F at dish level. Tested with both the inspector and operator's thermometers. Operator reset breaker for heat booster retest 160F.
Roach egg sack present. 3 roach egg sacks on shelf under steamer in prep area Operator discarded and sanitized the area during the inspection
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf under steamer in prep area. Operator discarded and sanitized the area during the inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in prep and cook line area
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar area
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over washed celery in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects found 26 live flying insects in dry storage area. The flying insects flew out of a bag of onions once moved.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bag of onions that contained flying insects in dry storage area
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. In women's restroom
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mildew like odor in women's restroom
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler in bar area. Operator moved to segregated shelf.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in dish area 1 fly in prep area not landing on food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler cooks line by stove in between the meat cookers.Shredded cheese (46F- Cold Holding)1st temp 12:24 pm, 2nd temp 43 at 2:07pm; ribs 1st temp 12:24 (45F - Cold Holding)2nd temp 40F 2:07 pm. Manager moved to fridge for rapid cooling.
Waste water on ground of establishment. Drain backing up by dish machine with standing water. Manager plunged drain and cleared.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Lids kept on containers of cooling mushrooms in walk in. Manager removed lids
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. While washing hands the draining water leaks unto floor.Hand washing sink in dish room. Employee tightened pipe to flow into drain.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 license displayed. Manager found 2025 and displayed.
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee chewing gum while getting food in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored on restaurants kegs in cooler.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Vents at the front line Floors soiled under dry storage racks
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.