OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
15490 NW 77 CT, Miami Lakes FL 33016 · 305.558.6868
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor in the kitchen by the reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor under the grill at the cook line area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor in the food storage room under the storage shelves.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2025084570 | Nov 19, 2025 | Jan 14, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar area. Operator removed during inspection.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dishwasher area.
Nov 20, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 19, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor in the kitchen by the reach in cooler. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor under the grill at the cook line area. Observed 1 live roach crawling on the floor in the food storage room under the storage shelves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the refrigerated drawers underneath the preparation table cooler raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding), as per chef placed in this unit about 3 hours ago. Operator removed the chicken and Transferred it to the walk in cooler to cool down quickly.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on the floor under the cooking equipment located in the kitchen area. Observed 7 dead roaches on the floor under the shelves in the food storage room area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean food containers wet nesting over the preparation cooler sink located at ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of old food debris under the cooking equipments at cook line.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching cheese, cut lettuce in the reach in cooler at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven with some grease buildup.
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed baked potatoes hot holding box with accumulation of rust.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed white container lid in the walk in cooler that is cracked.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching the salad mix. Operator stored properly.
Open dumpster lid.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls by dishwasher area soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of flour with no name label. Operator placed name.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cooked rice container located under the preparation table at cook line. Manager removed it.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven interior soiled, oven at cook line.
container with no handle used to dispense food, in the butter container. Manager removed it on site.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on upright cooler located the end of the line at the cook line.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed stored on the preparation table. Operator removed it.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At cook line observed employee scratching her nose then continued to prepare food without washing her hands prior. Spoke to manager about adequate hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler observed raw steak stored over the cooked prime rib. Chef placed cooked food on the top shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line in ice observed sliced tomatoes (50 F - Cold Holding), as per chef placed in ice above 30 minutes ago, employee added ice bag in the container to rapidly cool down the food. At the preparation area in the back kitchen by the walk in coolers observed raw chicken (50 F - Cold Holding), stored in a double container, as per chef placed in the unit about 1 hour ago, employee removed from double bain and placed directly in insert.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. At bathroom located inside the kitchen used by employees.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed old food debris under food storage shelves in the walk in freezer.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed 4 plastic lid cracked on the corner, stored on storage shelves at storage area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop in standing water at 120f, on the prep table at cook line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed Interior of oven with old food buildup, oven located at cook line next to the fryer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler located at cook line against the wall at the end of the line.
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed walk in cooler shelves with some old food stains.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking under the three compartment sink at preparation area.
Jun 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Ribs no label at walk in cooler, manager placed label.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaging with food with no hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed I've built up at reach in freezer by cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink soiled at dishwasher area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout the kitchen.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water at 87, manager discarded water and turned on heater to maintain at 135.
Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease buildup in the oven next to the fryers
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in cooler located at the end of the cook line.
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.