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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

10045 GULF COAST DR #120 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33913

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3362513
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8381773
DBPR license4606090

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 25 at entrance to bar, concentrated over glassware. 5 at kitchen entrance near bar. 20 at right side entrance to kitchen. 10 on ceiling and shelves by ice machine. 25 on and around dry storage racks behind cook line for potatoes storage. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler next to front grill:; raw beef (45F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding) for two hours after lunch per operator. Operator replaced ice bags for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing one vacuum breaker. Operator removed the splitter. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board in bar area handwash sink. Operator removed the board for sink access. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area. Operator placed soap at sink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water under prep area counters and sinks, dishwashing area.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area. Repeat 12/28/2022. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.