OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1481 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-35-5High Priority – Food preparation utensil has soil/old food residue. Observed knife laying on top of knife holder put away clean, with food residue on knife. Observed operator removing and putting into dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with food stains on them. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at server station with coffee/tea stains inside, using as dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
24-14-4Basic – Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall.observed two knives stored in between wall and prep table. Observed operator removing knives and putting into dish. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with grooves in them. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed hotel containers stacked wet nesting on drying rack storage shelf. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, gaskets with food debris on them. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed a container of wild berries in bar reach in not covered. Observed bartender placing a lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 11, 2026 11:53 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.