OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
4402 Cortez Road West
Florida, 34210
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/19/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at end of cook line with build up of dust.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers on top shelf at steak station. Operator removed containers to be rehashed and dried properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food table in waitstaff area with surface rust.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean, clear food container on cook line. Operator removed containers to have labels removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sleeve of single serve Togo containers on floor in back storage room.operator put container back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle on cooks line without a label. Operator stated that the spray bottle contained oil. Operator removed bottle to label. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 128F, burgundy mushrooms at 118F and utensils in standing water at 128F. Operator stated items had been in hot holding well for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator reheated items to butter 194F, burgundy mushrooms 187F, intensional water 197F. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/19/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed cell phone and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water of floor in walk - in cooler and in bar area. Operator stated that there was a problem with the roof repair and they are waiting to get it repaired.
- 33-31-5:Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused ice machine and dish racks in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/29/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).