OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

3101 Southeast Federal Highway
Florida, 34996
Martin County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736728

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside walk in freezer covering shelves and card board food box.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean plastic containers in drying rack at dish pit.
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wash cloth quaternary sanitizing solution at 0 ppm.
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat chocolate chip cookies in walk in freezer. items not all commercially packaged. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over ready to eat cooked onions at low boy reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cup inside hand wash sink at bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836839

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At dry storage, bowl used to scoop breading. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, In use utensils in standing water 73F. Advised operator of proper storage of in use utensils. Operator removed utensils, washed, rinsed, and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mac n cheese bites (55F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in unit overnight. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line, mac n cheese bites (55F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated product held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 2/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8519842

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw Ground beef over raw bacon at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. roasted garlic butter (52F - Cold Holding) Observed on ice bath. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - 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. Observed Cooked chili glaze with no time stamp at cook line. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.5 hours. **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. Lemon butter sauce (129F - hot holding) Observed double panned on steam well. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to stove to bring up to 165+F. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 10/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357755

  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of crab meat dented to the seam at walk in cooler. Operator removed from circulation. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw fish over chocolate shavings (opened from commercial packaging) at walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw lobster tails over sliced tomatoes at reach in cooler by clam shell cooker. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened gallon of Milk with no date mark reach in cooler by ice tea machine. Per operator, opened on 10/4. Operator labeled properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. horseradish sauce (sour cream) (45F - Cooling) at 11:05 since 10:05- 46F 11:30 Observed in metal pan at cook line over ice. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator provided list of Food safety training and was able to identify two current employees with expired training.