OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
921 US 27 N, Sebring FL 33870 · 863.385.4329
Last inspected Jul 21, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor at condiment station. Operator terminated. Four under dishwasher area on wall. Operator states that pest control came on Sunday.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Observed no toilet paper in the employees bathroom, operator replaced.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed handle of spoon in container of rice in reach in cooler on cook line, operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed build up of food debris on the gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed coffee filters on shelf not covered in wait staff area, operator covered.
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee move drink and personal items to another area then resumed food preparation without changing gloves or washing hands, educated employee on washing hands and changing gloves, employee washed hands and changed gloves.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no towels at hand wash sink in the bar area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator could not show proof of training for any employees.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in food preparation area, employee moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone and bag in food preparation area, employee moved.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed a cook with a watch on.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard, on the cook.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler with torn gasket in the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris in the reach in cooler on the cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on containers, operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bags of cheese sauce in the sink that is being thawed improperly, operator turned on water to run over the bags.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed employees bathroom toilet not flushing.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizer solution read 150ppm, operator changed out solution new reading at 200 ppm.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed one of the dumpsters with the bottom rusted and a hole in it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sauce bowls, ramekins and pans in the kitchen wet and not properly air dried.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler torn in the kitchen.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching his apron then engage in food prep without washing hands, operator explained to employee importance of handwashing, employee washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found Observed one fly in the dish room and one fly in the kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food in the hand washing sink that was dumped, operator cleaned the sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink in the kitchen, employee replaced.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed one of the dumpsters with the bottom rusted and a hole in it.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed one cook with a watch on and one employee with a bracelet on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without a hairnet on, employee put one on.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sauce bowls, ramekins and pans in the kitchen wet and not properly air dried.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in the reach in cooler torn in the kitchen.
Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in employees bathroom, toilet is not flushing.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handsink in the kitchen area leaking from the faucet.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed a soiled wet cloth on the cutting board in a food prep area, operator moved.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees purse in food prep area in the back of the kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook without beard guard on, operator gave him one.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on the hoods in the kitchen and walls.
Stored food not covered. Observed pasta noodles in the walk in cooler on the third shelve under other containers of food without a lid on the pan, operator covered.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand washing sink in the kitchen next to the cook line is leaking from the faucet.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes on the floor in front of the back door making it unable to get out safely, operator corrected.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by the employees restroom in the red.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee in prep kitchen without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans at dish area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters and surrounding area heavy with grease and dripping from the hood, the hood walls and the ansul pipes. Operator stated they have a call in about the hood and exhaust not functioning properly.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken in the walk in cooler not covered. Operator corrected and covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in the dish area and around the dish scraping area heavily soiled and showing a black mold like substance.
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Fly ribbon over cut broccoli and potato. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site**
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over milk in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor at condiment station. Operator terminated. Four under dishwasher area on wall. Operator states that pest control came on Sunday.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches at coffee area. One on floor of dishwasher area. Operator states that pest control came on Sunday. Operator removed.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken at dry rack.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at dishwasher.
Dec 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garnish ice bath set up on cookline cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (57F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); honey butter (61F - Cold Holding). Cut lettuce and tomatoes on line 2hours and will be held on time as a public health control and must be discarded if not used by 430pm. Honey butter and shredded cheese unable to tell when they were placed out of temperature see stop sale. Observed raw wings (50F - Cold Holding) covered in serving size plastic bags no lid on container in chicken fry area. Operator moved to lower portion of unit to quickly cool to 41F and will keep lidded when on well.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Ice bath garnish station at cookline per owner operator was to be held at time as a public health control. At inspection current manager unaware and times not managed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at waitstation on kitchens and at end of cookline by dishwash at kitchen. Employee restocked during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on shelving in walk-in cooler.
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Alarm on dishwasher states declining necessary.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in in freezer with ice buildup on shelves.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed handsink at cookline with mold like growth in basin.
Stored food not covered. Observed bulk salt container with no lid at back prep, Manager lidded. Observed salmon and ahi stored in open pans in walk-in cooler with no covering on open shelving..
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries, asparagus, tomatoes, lemons, stored over washed and washed prepped produce in walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Pbserved black debris on wall at warewash area.
Aug 31, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed items on cookline under time as a public health control with no time marks, operator unsure how long foods have been out of temp. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. cut tomatoes 1qt (59F - Cold Holding); roulade sauce 1qt (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (63F - Cold Holding) butter 1qt (63F - Cold Holding); butter blend 1qt (59F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potatoe soup (128F - Hot Holding), manager stirred to promoate even heating throughout product. Product must be stirred at intervals to promote evenheatingof 135F throughout.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed high temp dish machine wash temp at 159F and rinse temp reading on machine at 114F Discontinue use of dishmachine and manual dish wash must be set up at 3 bay sink until dishmachine is able to sanitize at correct temperature.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Inspector provided form at inspection via email.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee on cookline working with open food with bracelets, waitstaff dipping ice with bracelets and rings.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black growth on handsink at cookline.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases of unwashed vegetables over prepped vegetables at walk-in cooler. Manager removed unwashed to lower shelf.
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.