OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
3760 SW ARCHER RD · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on the cook line, 49F. This was in an ice bath, overstocked with partially melted ice. Water was reduced, ice was added, the cheese was sent to the walk-in freezer.
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink with a sanitizer bucket blocking access. The bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the dish wash machine area hand wash sink with a food pan being filled with water. The food pan was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the back line hand wash sink lacked paper towels. Towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 3
22-15-5Basic – In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed: 2 hot hold water pans for holding utensil, both with an accumulation floating food debris.
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in 74F water on the front line(expo).
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: frozen chicken on the back line with water running over the bags, not submerged. The bags were cut open and put on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:41 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.