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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

13145 SW 89 PL, Miami FL 33176 · 305.254.4456

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats224
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2323525
Grade history
OCT 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
NOV 25
MAY 26
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5 inspections trending up, 34 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies flying in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed clean margarita glasses soiled with old black salt residue stored at bar area with other clean glasses, as per operator glasses are washed at bar dish machine. Bar Dishwasher (159F Temperature). Operator reset Bar Dishwasher for final temp (Temperature 162F).
High priority/22-45-4/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed clean margarita glasses soiled with old black salt residue stored at bar area with other clean glasses.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer next to cook line.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach in cooler soiled with old food debris across cook line next to warmer.
Basic/22-16-4
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Next to cook line.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
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Nov 20, 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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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Operator added vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-42-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in employee bathroom. Operator added paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near walk in freezer. Operator cleaned floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at cook line.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored under cheese on rack inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at dish area. Operator labeled bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket broken at onion fry station drawer reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor inside dry storage. Operator picked up bag.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 90F at cook line. Operator removed water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed baked potato reach in drawer soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator removed beverage.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers in dish area.
Basic/24-08-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in back prep area.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside both reach in freezers on cook line.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored inside water at 120F at butter station.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed baked potato hot box drawer gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned gaskets.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in back area.
Basic/21-44-1
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored upright in wait station.
Basic/24-18-4/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings and raw steak thawing inside prep sink at room temperature.
Basic/06-01-5
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies flying in bar area.
High priority/35A-02-6
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler on cook line. As per operator since previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler on cook line. As per operator since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 stored inside of container with scoop utensils. Operator relocated WD-40.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink inside of employee bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor inside of dry storage room.
Basic/08B-38-4
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground behind dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dish area.
Basic/36-24-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both reach in freezers on cook line.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed tongs stored inside of sanitizer bucket at expo station. Operator removed tongs.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in water 86F on cook line, operator moved utensils to grill.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrective Action Taken
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment has no choking poster. Provided operator with choking poster.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease on cook line. Observed baked potato hot box soiled with old food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dish area.
Basic/16-46-4
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean forks and spoons stored upright at server station.
Basic/24-18-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of mop sink not hanging.
Basic/42-01-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at expo station. Operator labeled container.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Basic/36-02-5
Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
Basic/14-09-4
Observed reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves rusted, located at cooking line.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken, located inside walk in cooler.
Basic/36-03-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water, across dishwasher machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile, located across dishwasher machine.
Basic/36-17-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at chicken station. Employee cleaned it. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipe leaking water, located near chicken station at cooking line. Operator fixed it.
Basic/29-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near cheftop oven. Operator cleaned it.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Unsealed tile floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
Basic/36-02-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall, located near standing reach in cooler at cooking line.
Basic/36-27-5

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.