OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
4402 W CORTEZ RD, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941.792.1898
Last inspected May 14, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in electrical closet located in hallway. Observed 1 live roach in chemical closet located in hallway.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on shelf holding water pitcher in bar area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on the ground in dumpster area. Employee was in the process of cleaning dumpster area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup-up in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed stainless shelf in bar area with soil and dust. Employee was in the process of cleaning the shelf.
Mar 9, 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
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near blooming onion station with excess soil and dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table on the cook line. Operator removed beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean clear containers on clean dish rack in back food preparation area. Operator removed containers to properly air dry
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in macaroni and cheese on cook line with the handle touching the product. Operator moved handle of scoop above the product.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in walk-in beer cooler with excess soil and black mold like substance.
Sep 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 5 small black flying insects in dish area under dish table in back corner.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over mushroom in reach-in cooler drawer on the end of the cook line. Operator moved mushroom below onions.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in electrical closet located in hallway. Observed 1 live roach in chemical closet located in hallway.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensing gun nearest the front door with soil and black mold like substance. Operator had soda gun cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in woman's restroom at entrance with soil and dust around vent. Observed ceiling tiles in men's restroom with water stains and black mold like substance in stall area with handwashing sink.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage on silver ware folding table next to clean silverware. Operator disposed of the beverage.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed lactic acid wiping cloth sanitizer not at proper ppm. Operator charged sanitizing solution. Lactic acid sanitizing solution now at 704ppm.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns in bar area with build up of soil on interior of soda gun. Operator cleaned soda guns.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in bar area without paper towel.operator replaced paper towel.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back area next to walk-in freezer. Operator had employee clean and sanitize area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above food preparation next to clean dishes on cook line across from grill area. Operator removed beverage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean clear containers on clean dish rack in back food preparation area. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on cook line. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to shelf.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 128F, burgundy mushrooms at 118F and utensils in standing water at 128F. Operator stated items had been in hot holding well for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator reheated items to butter 194F, burgundy mushrooms 187F, intensional water 197F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at end of cook line with build up of dust.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers on top shelf at steak station. Operator removed containers to be rehashed and dried properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food table in waitstaff area with surface rust.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean, clear food container on cook line. Operator removed containers to have labels removed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sleeve of single serve Togo containers on floor in back storage room.operator put container back on shelf.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle on cooks line without a label. Operator stated that the spray bottle contained oil. Operator removed bottle to label.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection 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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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed cell phone and sanitized the area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water of floor in walk - in cooler and in bar area. Operator stated that there was a problem with the roof repair and they are waiting to get it repaired.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused ice machine and dish racks in back storage area.
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate16 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with bare hand. Educated employee who then washed his hands.
Soda dispenser at bar in ice, manager removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles being used as dispenser in seasonings, sugar and sauces. Educated manager who removed all cups being used.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door has build up of black soil.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line and back food prep area. Manager removed drinks.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Music speaker above food prep surface in back food prep room. Manager removed speaker.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water 88F. Manager stated a new warmer has been ordered. Manager removed utensils.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket has build up of black substance.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Stored food not covered. Pitchers of teas and water in customer area not covered.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, shelves at triple sink and walk in cooler.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Butter near hand wash sink, exposed to splash.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused and unclean reach in cooler in back storage area soiled inside with food debris.
Wiping cloth lactic acid sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Sanitizing solution was too strong 848ppm, corrected to 700ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing bucket on floor in back food prep area. Manager removed bucket.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Beef over cooked Beef. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw Beef.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in kitchen area multiple employees with bracelets and watches on wrist.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on East End of Parking Lot.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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