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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE #1040

45 PLAZA DR · PALM COAST · Flagler County · FL 32137

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 19, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3390144
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8496734
DBPR license2800632

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. At bar dish machine tests at 0ppm. Manager stated they will wash dishes in back until machine is repaired.

#10High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Garlic butter 82F. Butter was sitting out. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin ComplaintStop Sale
#11High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic butter 82F. Butter was sitting out. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 8

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance in ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on back drawers are torn.

#3Basic36-01-4

Basic – Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. In dry storage near back door floor is soiled with food debris.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has ice buildup.

#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both ovens have food debris.

#6Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at bar. Person in charge hung sign up. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar. Person in charge inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic29-03-4

Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. From dishmachine. Person in charge emptied drain underneath.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 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 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.