OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
27230 BAY LANDING DR, Bonita Springs FL 34135 · 239.948.3575
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 16 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 cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) held in walk in cooler with no lid then brought to line. Operator discarded lettuce.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023000487 | Dec 27, 2022 | Feb 3, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding) held in walk in cooler with no lid then brought to line. Operator discarded lettuce.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area.
Oct 8, 2025Inspection 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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Dumpster lid broken. Lid has a big cracked hole in it.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet plastic containers stuck together by dish machine drying rack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled in beer cooler.
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Large floor mixer observed to be rusted with peeing paint on the head, which could allow flaking paint to fall into the bowl.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Peeling surface observed on the wall in the dish room. Operator stated materials are on-site and repairs are scheduled.
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk-in cooler: shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); prime rib (49F - Cold Holding); ahi tuna (47F - Cold Holding); chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (49F - Cold Holding); fettuccine alfredo (49F - Cold Holding); steak mac prep (49F - Cold Holding). Unit observed have ice build up under the fan unit. Operator called for emergency repair and began icing all product in the cooler to rapidly bring food temperatures down.
Equipment in poor repair. Large floor mixer observed to be rusted with peeing paint on the head, which could allow flaking paint to fall into the bowl.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Peeling surface observed on the wall in the dish room. Operator stated materials are on-site and repairs are scheduled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun at the bar had build-up on the inner surface.
Aug 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked cavatappi at improper temperature in an open well on the cook line. Operator stated it had been in service one hour. Product was removed and relocated to the walk-in cooler for rapid chill. cavatappi - cooked (48F Raw chicken in the breading table at improper temperature. Operator stated it had been in service for 2 1/2 hours. Product removed to walk-in cooler for rapid chill.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator placed on bottom shelf away from food preparation.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, container of personal employee food in the walk-in cooler not segregated or identified.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook observed handling food and wearing a wristwatch
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled with encrusted debris.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw beef stored over container of ready to eat sauces. Operator removed container of sauces.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored in hand wash sink in dishwash area. Operator removed knife.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area at bar covered with standing water.
Ice buildup in ice cream reach-in freezer. Educated operator on defrosting freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers.
Standing water in bottom of upright reach-in-cooler at end of cook line and reach in cooler nearest walk in cooler at fry station.
Togo/servers reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt bin. Operator labeled bin.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used as scoop in container of brown rice. Operator removed cup
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards used for bread service all have deep groves.
Equipment in poor repair. Handles for reach in French fry freezer broken and hinges are rusted.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up inside ice cream freezer at end of cooks line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on walk in cooler door.
Wiping cloth Sink and Surface DDBSA sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (sink and surface 710 DDBSA) operator discarded Repeat from 02-27-2023
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