Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

1481 TAMIAMI TRL · PORT CHARLOTTE · Charlotte County · FL 33948

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3420985
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8624625
DBPR license1801403

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority41-05-4

High Priority – Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed household insecticide stored with pour tops for bar. Observed operator removing spray.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed some black mold like substance on cutting boards on line in kitchen. Observed operator replacing with new ones. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards throughout kitchen. Observed operator replacing cutting boards with new ones. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed multiple wet nesting items on dry storage shelves. Observed operator removing said items and putting in dish **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops in bar being stored resting on top of open liquor (and closed liquor) bottles. Observed operator removing them and taking them to dish to be wash. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-73-4

Basic – No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed above fryer station, drip trays missing.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:10 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.