OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1642 PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239.772.5454
Last inspected Jun 23, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under the cook line. The manager discarded ribs.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restroom doors not tight fitting.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in storage area.
Drain cover(s) missing in back storage area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave above steam table missing door handle.
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Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwashing area under tables.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under the cook line. The manager discarded ribs.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container in handwashing sink in dishwashing area. The operator removed container from handwashing sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of hamburger buns on floor in walk-in freezer. The manager removed boxes of hamburger buns from floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from the container of flour.
Jul 17, 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
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Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave on cook line missing door handle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar. The manager removed scooper from container of sugar.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line has rust like substance on shelves.
Jan 6, 2025Inspection 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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Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover damaged in dishwashing area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on walk-in freezer. The manager stated a work order has been placed for walk-in freezer door.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave on cook line missing door handle and reach-in cooler in prep area gasket torn.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knife from under charcoal grill.
Jul 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 cook wiping hands on apron while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on not touching cloths or apron while engaging in food preparation. The cook did wash hands after we discussed proper handwashing.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink in dishwashing area blocked by container. The container was removed from handwashing sink in dishwashing area.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit beside deep frier. The manager removed scoopers from standing water.
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in reach-in cooler under cook line. The cook moved raw steaks to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The operator removed open drink from prep table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. The manager removed scoop from rice container.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plug outlet on cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The manager had wall wiped down during inspection.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in bar. The manager removed sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of buns on floor in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.
Open dumpster lid.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside 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.