OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
3230 N ROOSEVELT BLVD, Key West FL 33040 · 305.292.0667
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when valve is open near fryer area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1--2022034034 | May 24, 2022 | Aug 31, 2022 | $200 |
| 1--2018047704 | Sep 6, 2018 | Oct 5, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed ware washing and kitchen areas.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed hose connected at ware washing area missing tiles on the floor.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing filter at hood.
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No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Manager installed them during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers soiled at kitchen
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve containers box stored on the floor. Operator stored single serve containers six inches above the floor.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in ware wash area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter no breaker.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen; dust accumulation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar and ware wash area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed outside of beer cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of breading on floor of dry food storage. Operator corrected during inspection.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed in refuse area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at salad cooler.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Operator shut lid.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at bar dump sink. Observed dish machine leaking in kitchen area. Operator has work order in place for both pieces of equipment.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and handling clean dishes without washing hands.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by soda machine in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed was located behind fryers in kitchen.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On hand sink by the raw chicken preparation table. Paper towels was replaced during inspection.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Dishwasher machine area and bar station.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed multiple plastic cracked lids in use in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dispenser paper towel soiled.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment and utensils. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer. Operator removed items and placed it correctly.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area. During the inspection operator removed it.
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee clean the reach in cooler.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored inside chest freezer without cover, located at cooking line. During the inspection operator covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
Jun 24, 2024Inspection 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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Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed buckets stored on floor by ice machine. Operator removed buckets from floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed knife.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder sugar container unlabeled on shelf inside back kitchen. Operator labeled container.
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when valve is open near fryer area.
Accumulation of debris on dish machine baffles.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back preparation area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of baked potato warming unit soiled with old food debris. Also observed reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris at 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.