OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
3101 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994
Last inspected Dec 19, 2025 · 7 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Ground beef over raw bacon at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024048814 | Jul 24, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator paper
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit at cook line, operator replaced with clean water at 150F
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pasta (45-50F-hold holding) inside reach in cooler on at cook line, Per operator, pasta not prepared or portioned today and left in cooler over night, pasta out of temperature for more than 4 hours. see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked pasta (45-50F-hold holding) inside reach in cooler on at cook line, Per operator, pasta not prepared or portioned today and left in cooler over night, pasta out of temperature for more than 4 hours. see stop sale.; Observed ribs (53F - Cold Holding); chicken quesadillas (53F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler on at cook line, per operator, items not prepared or portioned today, items removed from walk in cooler and placed into reach in cooler on cook line at 12pm, and left out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed ribs and chicken quesadillas inside walk in freezer to quick chill. Ribs at 41F at 3:40, chicken quesadillas at 40F at 3:40.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chocolate chip cookies in walk in freezer. items not all commercially packaged. Operator stored items properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked onions at low boy reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator stored items properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer covering shelves and card board food box.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers in drying rack at dish pit.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wash cloth quaternary sanitizing solution at 0 ppm.
Jul 24, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mac n cheese bites (55F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mac n cheese bites (55F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, bowl used to scoop breading. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, In use utensils in standing water 73F. Advised operator of proper storage of in use utensils. Operator removed utensils, washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 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 Ground beef over raw bacon at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted garlic butter (52F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed Cooked chili glaze with no time stamp at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lemon butter sauce (129F - hot holding) Observed double panned on steam well. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to stove to bring up to 165+F.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of crab meat dented to the seam at walk in cooler. Operator removed from circulation.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over chocolate shavings (opened from commercial packaging) at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw lobster tails over sliced tomatoes at reach in cooler by clam shell cooker. Operator stored properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of Milk with no date mark reach in cooler by ice tea machine. Per operator, opened on 10/4. Operator labeled properly.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. horseradish sauce (sour cream) (45F - Cooling) at 11:05 since 10:05- 46F 11:30 Observed in metal pan at cook line over ice. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill.
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. Operator provided list of Food safety training and was able to identify two current employees with expired training.
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