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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

9333 AIRPORT BLVD, Orlando FL 32827 · 407-851-1334

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats250
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5806028
Grade history
MAY 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
SEP 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - butter pats, operator placed correct time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine was not sanitizing.operator fixed and dish machine second reading 50ppm
Basic/16-55-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At cooks line operator moved tong
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on sanitized dishes at dry dish storage. Operator placed at dish wash area
Basic/16-46-4/Corrective Action Taken
Nov 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink at cooks line and first hand washing sink at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Facility is utilizing food handlers program created in house
Intermediate/53B-03-5/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Above walk in cooler
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multi colored cutting boards by triple sink
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Two cracked lids covering cut romaine and beef patties in walk in cooler
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dry dish storage
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar 0 ppm chlorine. Changed jug, primed recheck 50 ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. - butter pats, operator placed correct time.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb at dish area.
High priority/29-34-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of oven, white cutting board at salad station, soda gun at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as a dump sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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 was only able to provide 2 certificates.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on plate cooler for salads
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on shelf
Basic/24-08-4
Food stored on floor. - walk in freezer
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of dish machine.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on shelf.
Basic/16-46-4
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Employee drying plates.. Re-educated
Basic/24-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of sugar on shelf above prep table by walk in cooler.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Feb 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At to go
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Feb 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In hard boiled egg on cookline
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Feb 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of liquor cage
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Feb 6, 2025 · Time Extended
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Basic/31B-04-4/Return visit Feb 6, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Operator utilizing hand sink at bar as dump sink. Must return sink to hand sink only
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At to go
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In hard boiled egg on cookline
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket on top of liquor cage
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar
Basic/31B-04-4
May 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets from reach in cooler with steaks
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Time Extended
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 17, 2024 · Time Extended
May 10, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Potato bar: cheese, sour cream and butter. Less than 2 hours. Operator added the time marking.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand wash sink, operator added soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on a beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets from reach in cooler with steaks
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from handle of prep table, operator removed it
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By 3 compartment sink
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container without label. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Basic/36-10-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 9, 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
Show 6 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the cookline
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door in disrepair Salad coolers out of order Reach in cooler by salad station out of order
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from expo table bar. Operator removed them.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floor in disrepair by the dishwasher machine
Basic/36-10-4

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.