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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #2033

1600 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32904 · 321-373-1196

Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats264
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1506589
Grade history
OCT 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, 8 small flying insects found around beer tap in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl was in cooked rice on prep line, manager removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Bread boards
Basic/14-09-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A couple plastic lids cracked corners.
Basic/14-38-4
Objectionable odors in kitchen of the establishment by the Bloom cooler
Basic/36-64-5
Feb 25, 2026Inspection 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 ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp in prep table double panned at 51f, 8 discarded by manager. In pan for approximately 1 hour.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezers on cook line have food debris on lip of closures. One used for ice cream other near fryers, both are top slide openings.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bin on clean rack with old label.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, 8 small flying insects found around beer tap in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under center cook line island.
Basic/36-73-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic containers broken on corners.
Basic/14-38-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in ice cream freezer on cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink faucet on server line in kitchen. Manager states work order is in.
Basic/29-11-4/Corrective Action Taken
Apr 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with bleach on top of dishwasher not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is current.
Basic/50-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrective Action Taken
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed green onions above prepped food
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Breading not labeled on back line.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Candy bar in reach in cooler where clean salad bowls are kept.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers wet nesting on back line.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler has standing water on floor. Manager states they are squeegee it.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several containers have cracked corners.
Basic/14-38-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice build up in ice cream reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cook line Mixer backsplash and mixer head soiled.
Basic/22-08-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Back wall of cook line is soiled, and sides of equipment.
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and seasoning not labeled in dry storage area.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
2 Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area. 2 small flying insects at the bar.
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese in fry cooler over night 44F to 47F manager discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Mixer head soiled with old food debris. Corrected on site. Water filtration system tank soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Hostess, and some other employees that have not completed training.
Intermediate/11-26-1
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. Taylor, Jaidyn, Jacob.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine shoot.
Basic/22-20-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food storage containers.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Hole in employee bathroom wall.
Basic/36-24-5
Hood filter moderately soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Several food storage containers cracked or broken.
Basic/14-38-4
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Multiple handles on microwaves broken on cookline, has on order to be replaced
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Expo line hand sink, emailed to operator
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in well
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled salt back line Unlabeled sugar front line
Basic/02D-01-5/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.