OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
6040 ELON LN, Vero Beach FL 32966
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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JUL 24
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f. Operator turned temperature up
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022002946 | Oct 26, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding In service for 2 hours. Items were iced down to rapid chill
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No handwash sign. At middle sink on cooks line
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed Clean containers in prep area wet nesting. Manager educated dishwasher
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Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of to go silverware on floor in to go area
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor Drain at dish machine. Work order is in place
Stored food not covered. Beef in lexan container in walk in cooler
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cough drops on prep table
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shrimp over mushrooms
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46f. Cut cabbage 47f. Sliced cheese 45 cold holding. Cold holding. In cooler for 1.5 hours Items were moved to rapid chill 2nd temp. Tomatoes 43f. Cut cabbage 43f. Cheese 43f
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of freezer walk in door
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130f. Operator turned temperature up
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter found at 58f. Pulled from walk in cooler and placed in front cooler at 1pm. Advised to rapid chill
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket (3010) sink and surface
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For Nicholas
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tile missing leading into freezer
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Light not functioning. 2 bulbs burned out. Employee swapped out
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Utensils on cooks line hand wash sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ceiling and walls in ice bin
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled in walk in freezer. Manager ha someone coming in to clean today
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Stored food not covered. Prime rib in walk in cooler
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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. Reading 124F. Machine has been switched over to chemical bleach until machine can be serviced. Tested and now reading 100ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Cleaned during inspection
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Ripped gasket on cooler on servers line
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife was removed and sanitized
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Reading 118F, advised kitchen manager rapid heat water.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle on cooks line, a few spice dredges on cooks line. Labels were added
Aug 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw lobster stored over marinated steak
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions found at 125° hot holding after 1 hour. Advised to rapid reheat to proper holding temperature rechecked, now at 145°
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink next to walk-in cooler has boxes and storage container in front.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated manager, all product now properly thawed
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Red and green boards
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on to go cooler
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Leading into walk-in freezer
Food stored on floor. Bag in box soda
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in panko bread crumbs
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system dirty
Plumbing system in disrepair. Handwash faucet next to dishwasher is loose
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Steak cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spices on cooks line in dredges
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.