OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
6390 N LOCKWOOD RIDGE RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941.351.3711
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. See stop sale. Observed butter held at room temperature without a time stamp next to others that were time marked. Operator time marked it with the others.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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. See stop sale. Observed butter held at room temperature without a time stamp next to others that were time marked. Operator time marked it with the others.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling soiled equipment and then preparing ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator coached employee.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Operator replaced them.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the mop sink soiled.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tile next to back door with a hole in it. Operator stated it was on the repair list and said she would plug the hole.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers not labeled with salt and coconut. Operator labeled containers.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored above the prep table in back kitchen.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating his lunch on the cook line. Operator coached him and he moved.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed both soda gun holsters at the bar without a drain line.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink behind the bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed 2 soups made yesterday and not date marked or used in 24 hours. Operator date marked for yesterday.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vents in the rolling room, over the prep table in the back kitchen and in front of the dish machine.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed both soda gun holsters at the bar without a drain line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 white rolling containers with product removed from original packaging and not labeled.
Feb 12, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 white rolling containers with a bowl used for scooping and no handle.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator immediately moved.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid and unable to cover garbage appropriately. Also missing drain plug.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed the soda gun at bar without a drain line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 white rolling containers with product removed from original packaging and not labeled.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed 2 ceiling vents in the kitchen in front of dish area, soiled.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed a 1/2 inch gap below the back door.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed peeling and rusted reach in cooler shelving. Operator stated the shelves and refrigerator will be replaced and is already ordered. Operator will adjust accordingly to prevent peeling.
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