OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
6845 S SEMORAN BLVD, Orlando FL 32822 · 407-362-9146
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 25
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APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017008481 | Dec 30, 2016 | Mar 23, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table kitchen; shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding); recheck 40F sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding); recheck 40F cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); recheck 40F honey mustard (48F - Cold Holding); recheck 40F blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding)recheck 38Ffor 2 hours Operator put in freezer to rapid chill
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda holster holder soiled in bar area
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on tables in dining room
Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee on cookline Employee discarded
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In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on clam shell Operator removed
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop in pan of creamed corn on cookline Operator removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 112F on cookline Operator removed from cookline
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line drawers for cooked potatoes Reach in cooler prep area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Meat cooler and reach in cooler prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Meat cooler on cookline
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cooking equipment By dish machine
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand wash sink in ware washing area
Apr 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Kitchen employee Employee was coached of proper procedures and rewarded
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. White milk has an open date of 4/21 and use by date of 4/28. Corporate setting for date marking.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sink and surface 800ppm, maximum approved is 700ppm Operator remade 700ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. cutting board cold side
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates on tables in dining room
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging on clamshell Operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink in ware washing area soiled Cookline sink Gasket breading station drawers Server area
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Bar area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler prep area Operator removed shelves to be washed
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. reach in freezer cold side Reach in cooler prep area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters server area Operator flipped
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink soiled in server area
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters Operator flipped
Stored food not covered. Cooked sirloin already fully cooled Operator covered
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. From bar dishwasher
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from last night
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from last night
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler from last night
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sink and surface cleaner 1130ppm Operator remade 700ppm
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cookline
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Hose to floor cleaner. Operator cut hose to be above 1 inch line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket salad make table
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dessert cooler Grill cooler
Stored food not covered. Pans of raw steaks in walk in cooler Operator covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chicken breaded And complete breading mix in prep area. Operator labeled
Aug 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep guy
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven cookline
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food rack in back prep area holding baking potatoes
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler end of cookline
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over ready to eat butter in kitchen reach in.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent in kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream in freezer.
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Stored food not covered. Meat reach in cooler.
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.