OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
180 HICKMAN DR, Sanford FL 32771 · 407.321.5881
Last inspected Apr 28, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food worker slicing green onions with bare hands. Educated operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 28, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment in poor repair. -"To-go items" reach-in cooler: left side door gasket torn, repair already requested
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. -kitchen dishwasher tested 3x, final rinse temperature only reached 157F
Equipment in poor repair. -"To-go items" reach-in cooler: left side door gasket torn, repair already requested
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -soda line leaking in bar area, operator states repairs have been requested
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers, employee cleaned
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -cut lettuce container lid, operator replaced
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers have a light accumulation of dust/debris
Self-closing metering faucet does not provide water for at least 15 seconds. -all bathroom faucets
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shredded cheese blend 49-53F, per operator stored in salad reach-in cooler less than 90 minutes, operator relocated to reach-in freezer to rapidly cool, rechecked 45 minutes later, 40F
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -handwash sink in bar used as dump sink, ice present
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar, operator restocked soap
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -plastic containers on stainless steel shelf, operator reorganized
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -plastic container corner broken on stainless steel shelf
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. -ice bin in bar, operator removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. --hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Plumbing system in disrepair. -prep sink faucet continuously dripping
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -kosher salt container laking label, employee labeled
May 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked pasta 49F, per operator stored in reach-in cooler less than 1 hour, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. -hose bibb in bar area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -light accumulation of debris inside bar soda gun nozzle
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in dishwashing area, operator restocked paper towels
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Drain cover(s) missing. -drain in dishwasher area
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath fryers
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sinks in dishwashing area are heavily soiled
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -drain underneath dishwasher
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area
Water leaking from pipe. -soda lines in bar area
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. -measuring device in distepair
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in front of grills
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of trash cans soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of to-go boxes stored on the floor in dry storage area, operator relocated
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall in dishwasher area has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -handwash sink in dishwasher area leaking
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, operator refilled, retested 700
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter scoop
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - bagged pasta, 52F, ribs, 51F, small cooler under grill; less than 3 hours; manager discarded product
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - back area
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. - employee restoom
Floor area(s) with standing water. - deep groutlines in back area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - potato warming drawers - shelves below fry warmer - fan guards in walk in cooler
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Nov 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Nov 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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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 dish machine 10 ppm.
Employee touched pants and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker wiped hands on pants and Then proceeded to handle food at cookline without washing hands,
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food worker slicing green onions with bare hands. Educated operator.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula at wait station 131F,
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.
Food employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation., portioning food, with no beard guard,
Front line ceiling /ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fryers sides soiled with grease,
Open dumpster lid.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Three compartment sink store outside back of restaurant. Operator has scheduled to be removed from facility, this week.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwash lettuce stored over cut lettuce in walk in cooler.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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