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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

5558 SEVEN MILE DR, Wildwood FL 34785 · 352-571-3915

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 3 visits since January 2025

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats187
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA7000715
Grade history
JAN 25
JUL 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in dish machine area 2 flies beverage area 1 live fly in bar area
High priority/35A-02-7
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Inspection history

3 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the end of the cook line. Operator stocked dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed greens stored over cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Fruit in the bar area. Operator added lids to fruit containers.
High priority/08B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped hands on soiled apron with gloves on and then touched clean plate without hand washing. Manager discussed with employee hand washing, employee washed.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrective Action Taken
Live, small flying insects found. 1 fly in dish machine area 2 flies beverage area 1 live fly in bar area
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (52F - Cold Holding). In cold well at front line, operator moved butter to freezer to rapidly chill. Recheck 42F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in bathroom area not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. The cook had a watch on. Manager discussed with Employee. Employee took the watch off.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dry dish rack wet nesting in the back of the kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.