OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1950 NW COURTYARD CIRCLE, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 772.873.9990
Last inspected Jun 8, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
3 Live, small flying insects found in storage area. Employee is actively trying to remove.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2018031372 | Apr 30, 2018 | Jun 27, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By prep table in back of kitchen. And vents in single service room.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Filet 44F cold holding, chili 44F cold holding, chicken wings raw 45F cold holding, cooked rice 46F cold holding, cooked pasta 46F cold holding, sour cream 46f cold holding, raw chicken 39F cold holding found in walk in cooler. Rechecked chicken wings 44F. Manager has called to get walk in cooler serviced.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Manager date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Server line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Mop sink and in front of 3 bay sink. Manager has purchased grout and tiles. Just waiting to repair.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system.
Water leaking from condenser. Manager removed icicles from bottom area of condenser and placed pan directly underneath condenser and moved food products. Per Manager, door was left open to walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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3 Live, small flying insects found in storage area. Employee is actively trying to remove.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole beef over cooked rice in sauté cooler. Manager swapped.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Salad cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Fry station and dish washer area.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Under hood system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave door and handle on cooks line. Employee cleaned.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. Manager removed and replaced with new one.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk in cooler where floor tile is cracked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler. Manager provided invoice for tiles to be serviced.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tong hanging off handle on cook's line. Manager removed.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cooks line
Ice bins not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Not inverted next to ice machine.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked ribs (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); chili (47F - Cold Holding) manager states cooler was checked at lunch and temping properly. Manager called work order in for walk in cooler, should be out in 30 minutes to fix it.
Standing water in bottom of walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In kitchen area
Drain cover(s) missing. Next to fryers
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle not operating at hand sink by dish pit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on the floor in freezer. Manager states work order is in.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
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.