OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
10045 GULF COAST DR #120, Fort Myers FL 33913 · 239.433.0097
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Seven on ceiling at entrance to bar from kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024054153 | Aug 7, 2024 | Oct 3, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2023069927 | Oct 31, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Far right side meat reach-in cooler on cook line.
Jul 15, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 50 on back part of bar, bar warewashing. Approximately 35 on wall over entrance to bar near kitchen door. 20 on electrical cords and dish rack in large entrance off right side of kitchen.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under bar equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dust on vent covers in walk-in freezer.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Far right side meat reach-in cooler on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Black mold like substance on wall under dishwashing area.
Dec 4, 2025□ 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on back line with accumulated dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf over back prep line.
Dec 3, 2025Warning 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 walk-in cooler cooked pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); milk (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); for one hour per operator, operator states door was left open by employees. Operator propped open walk-in freezer door and iced foods for rapid cooling.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 by back door of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on back line with accumulated dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf over back prep line.
Jul 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Seven on ceiling at entrance to bar from kitchen.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In fryer station reach-in cooler, raw chicken over raw shrimp. Operator switched foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In center reach-in cooler drawer by flat top:; raw shrimp front (58F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp middle (51F - Cold Holding); for three hours per operator. Operator iced down foods.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents on back prep line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on back prep line. Operator began separating to air dry.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface cleaner sanitizer - 0 ppm DDBSA and 0 ppm lactic acid) on cook line. Operator replaced bucket, Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface cleaner sanitizer - 500 ppm DDBSA and 1200 ppm lactic acid).
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee at bar cutting limes handling with bare hands. Discussed proper glove use with employee.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 next to mop sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At bar observed employee drink on work surface next to cutting board for garnish. Operator removed the drink.
Aug 9, 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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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at right side entrance to kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on back prep line.
Aug 7, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in bar area and kitchen. At bar and kitchen entrance, 5 on ceiling. Close end bar, approximately 25 around beer taps, far end bar 8 on wall shelving. Bar pass through window to kitchen approximately 20 observed.
Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (sink and surface cleaner sanitizer 170ppm DDBSA and 452ppm lactic acid) in bar area. Operator refilled sink with proper concentration and called technician for chemical depositing machine.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink in bar. Operator cleared the sink for use.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at right side entrance to kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on back prep line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dish area under main sink.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 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 beef stored above raw salmon in the walk in cooler. Operator rearranged proteins accordingly to cooking parameters.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bucket of water stored in hand wash sink in ware washing area. Operator removed bucket.
Nov 1, 2023□ 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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Floor area(s) covered with standing water under prep area counters and sinks, dishwashing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. Repeat 12/28/2022.
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 at entrance to bar, concentrated over glassware. 5 at kitchen entrance near bar. 20 at right side entrance to kitchen. 10 on ceiling and shelves by ice machine. 25 on and around dry storage racks behind cook line for potatoes storage.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to front grill:; raw beef (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding) for two hours after lunch per operator. Operator replaced ice bags for quick cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Operator removed the splitter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in bar area handwash sink. Operator removed the board for sink access.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator placed soap at sink.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water under prep area counters and sinks, dishwashing area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. Repeat 12/28/2022.
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.