OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
5891 RED BUG LAKE RD, Winter Springs FL 32708 · 407.699.0900
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 17 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects in employee restroom located in rear of kitchen
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. - operator corrected and coached
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - dishwasher area Operator corrected
Spray bottle containing yellow substance not labeled. - operator corrected
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - red and green cutting boards in prep area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cook on cooks line
Food stored on floor. - in walk-in freezer
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. - Unox oven on cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 5, 2026Inspection 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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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tile on cook line damaged
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -plates in dry storage
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Left side salad cooler
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. -sink and surface 0ppm
Sep 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -clean dish ware on storage rack soiled with rust
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -hand wash sink on cook line used to depose of food product
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -various ceiling tiles in kitchen damaged/falling
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling tiles in dry storage area soiled
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -scoop handle in contact with cooked rice
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -walk in freezer no working light
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 19 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate16 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found -3 small flying insects in employee restroom located in rear of kitchen
Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. -employee restroom
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Chris
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -ceiling at prep area leaking water onto floor
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling and ceiling tiles throughout dishwashing and dry storage area soiled with mold like substance
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -clean utensils stored on rusted breaker box
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee drink cup stored along side boxes of oil -employee jacket stored above prep table on shelf with clean food storage containers
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -standing water on floor in prep area due to ceiling leaking
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -containers showing signs of cracking, broken lids
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -whisk handle for mixing tea in contact with brewed tea
Light not functioning. -3 hood lights in kitchen
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fire suppression system above clam shell grills soiled with accumulation of grease
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -ground beef not thawed under running water
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. -soda gun right of POS
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -breading removed from original packaging not labeled
Oct 21, 2024Inspection 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. -entire ceiling in dish machine area
Equipment in poor repair. -cold holding unit in kitchen line -standing cold holding box shelves show signs of rust and pitting
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -floor tiles missing and in disrepair next to fryer
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooler in expo station
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. - 1 stall missing in women's restroom
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. - corner area at front bar
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. - 1 baffle damaged
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Light not functioning. - walk in freezer
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed mushrooms over cut lettuce
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - reach in cooler
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. - salmon
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - in bar area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - purse on food prep counter in bar area
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - reach in cooler in server area. Door opening soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - operator sent to rewash
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. - below dish machine - soda gun in bar leaking causing water dripping onto unused bar equipment.
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.