OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
2835 NE 8 ST · HOMESTEAD · Dade County · FL 33033
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (51F – Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler . As per operator, it was placed the previous day. Stop Sale Issued **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (51F – Cold Holding) inside the walk in cooler . As per operator, it was placed the previous day. Stop Sale Issued **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table. Operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Cortez Brewer 09/07/21, Frank Rodriguez (hired 04/12/24), Jessica Triolet hired (04/12/25), Jennifer Joseph (hired 04/12/24), Kaitlin Del Valle ( hired 04/12/24), Kenneth Felipe (hired 11/20/21), Lawrence Michel ( hired 04/12/24), Mary Demauro (expired 06/13/24), Tavaris Coley (expired 06/26/16), **Warning**
Basic 12
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup used as scoop in seasoning container. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food container stored inside reach in cooler in back of kitchen. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed IPad stored on green cutting board on kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near dish machine. **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between wall and knife holder. **Warning**
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed foam cup stored above salt container. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle stored in reach in cooler near walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on red cutting board. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:20 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.