Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

3230 N ROOSEVELT BLVD · KEY WEST · Monroe County · FL 33040

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 6, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number2794013
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6602460
DBPR license5402678

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 6, 2018 3:26 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 7, 2018 12:47 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate19 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

24 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#20High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.At time of inspection Observed approximately 8 live roaches crawling inside of a gap in the wall located in the prep area in the kitchen. Observed approximately 2 live roaches crawling on the floor of the fry prep station in the kitchen area.kitchen

Intermediate 3

#21Intermediate22-25-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.

#22Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface.Potato warmer drawers soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#23Intermediate03D-16-4

Intermediate – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling.Observed potato soup cooling covered. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 20

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Top and shelves around.

#2Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.Knife storage container and end of cabinet the knife container hangs onto. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.Equipment, ; sides of fryers, reach in cooler sides and sides of oven at the fry station.

#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Light shields in dry storage soiled.

#5Basic40-07-4

Basic – Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed phone cord stored next to the server station. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water.Prep area kitchen.

#7Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.Dry storage area. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#8Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Dry storage area potatoes

#9Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed salad dressing ramekin cracked and cracked ramekin container. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Basic33-17-4

Basic – Garbage can soiled.Around

#11Basic36-14-4

Basic – Grease accumulated on kitchen floor and/or under cooking equipment Around fryers and the cook line.

#12Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Observed tongs hanging on equipment on the cook line in the Kitchen **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of salamander has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. And potato ovens.

#14Basic23-14-4

Basic – Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris.Cook line shelves towards the back wall areas.

#15Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed take out boxes stored on the floor of dry storage.

#16Basic23-05-4

Basic – Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.Shelf storing the potato slicers in the prep kitchen. Curtains at back door.

#17Basic23-09-4

Basic – Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Fry station reach in cooler gaskets.

#18Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Around the prep area kitchen.

#19Basic29-11-4

Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.Triple sink in the prep kitchen and dish area sink leaking.

#24Basic22-16-4

Basic – Intermediate – Prep kitchen speed rack shelves soiled with food debris.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:55 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
5 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.