OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1775 WELLS RD, Orange Park FL 32073 · 904.269.9091
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flying insects observed at storage shelf with whole onions.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2023014306 | Jan 3, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | $800 |
| 5--2023005169 | Nov 9, 2022 | Feb 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice in reach-in drawer across from grill at 59F. Per manager, rice placed in drawer at 12:00, temperature taken at approximately 4:15. Rice voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Observed cooked rice in reach-in drawer across from grill at 59F. Per manager, rice placed in drawer at 12:00, temperature taken at approximately 4:15. Rice voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink in dishroom. Manager removed bucket. Also, connected hose in handwash sink in bar area. Manager removed hose.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with blue liquid at bar dishmachine. Manager identified contents as sanitizer and labeled the bottle.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer floor is soiled.
Food stored on floor. Case of bread on the floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved bread to shelving.
Sep 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken at breading station at 49F. Per employee, chicken placed in unit approximately two hours prior. Chicken moved to walk-in freezer and approximately 15 minutes later, chicken at 37F. Also, pasta on cook line at 48F. Per employee, pasta placed in unit 45 minutes prior. Pasta moved to walk-in freezer and approximately 15 minutes later, pasta at 39F.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Unable to dispense paper towels in the dishroom. Operator adjusted dispenser and is now working.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as scoop in seasoning on cook line. Manager removed soufflé cup.
Floor/wall/ceiling/ceiling vent soiled/has accumulation of debris. Vents above cook make line are soiled. Wall at dishroom entrance is soiled. Multiple ceiling tiles soiled in dishroom. Walk-in freezer floor is soiled.
Insect control device installed over food/food preparation area. Fly light installed above cases of potatoes at prep area.
Stored food not covered. Potatoes on speed rack in prep area stored uncovered. Employee added sheet pan as cover.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun at bar entrance has build up.
Floor/wall/ceiling/vents soiled/has accumulation of debris. Multiple vents in kitchen and prep areas are soiled. Vent and surrounding ceiling tiles at kitchen entrance have dust. Walk in freezer floor is soiled.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at expo area at 150F. Employee replaced water heated to 185F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf between broccoli drawer and warmer in kitchen is soiled. Shelf below fry holder on make line is soiled.
Nov 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flying insects observed at storage shelf with whole onions.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded faucet outside back exit with attached hose is missing a vacuum breaker.
Floor/wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer and wall under dishmachine is soiled.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Soufflé cup used as scoop in pan of seasonings near grill. Operator removed soufflé cup.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Rack that bread boards are stored on service line is soiled. Shelf under soda machine in service station is soiled.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Threaded faucet with attached hose at mop sink outside back exit missing vacuum breaker. Employee went to store to get vacuum breaker during inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow and white cutting board on clean storage rack across from dishroom have staining.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled spray bottles with yellow, pink and blue liquids on chemical rack by mop sink outside back exit. Operator labeled as Ecosan, degreaser and window cleaner respectively.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/floors soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on server line and in front of bag in box soda rack are soiled. Floor in walk in freezer is soiled. Fan guards in walk in cooler are soiled.
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 48F and raw pork chops at 49F in reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, both products placed in unit around 4:00. Temperature taken by inspector at 5:15. Operator placed products on walk in freezer. Temperature taken approximately 20 minutes later with chicken at 39F and pork chops at 38F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in the bar reach in cooler not dated. Operator and employee unaware of when opened. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior top of ice machine with black mold-like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple vents in kitchen and ware washing are dusty.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tongs stored on equipment door handle. Employee moved to proper storage. Utensils in standing water in insert by steam table at 73F. Operator discarded water.
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.