Outback Steakhouse

1892 University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33071 · Permanent Food Service · License 1624751

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 86 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 14, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · fixed on the spot · 7 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 14 complaint inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 5 basic (1 repeat)
-14
Safety score86

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct142026

Complaint inspection

8 violations found

First visitOct 14, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 5 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on garbage container in bar area. Operator killed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
  Observed no date marked on cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, potatoes cooked more than 24 hours.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
  -Observed hand wash sink in prep area blocked with garbage container. Operator relocate container.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic5
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  -Observed 2 uncovered containers with bake potatoes stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
  Repeat violation
  Food stored on floor.
  -Observed box with produces stored on walk in cooler floor. Operator removed to shelf.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  -Observed accumulation of black mold like substances inside ice machine.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water in walk in cooler.
  Operator cleaned.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Sep212026B83Routine inspection7 violations, 4 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitSep 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
- 4 High priority
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority4
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed raw chicken cold held in refrigerator drawer at 44°F and steak at 45°F. Per operator both items transfer to unit less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
  Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135°F.
  Observed cooked mushroom hot held in steam table at 69°F. Per operator, item transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator reheat mushroom to 171°F.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
  Observed employee touch dirty dishes and then touch clean pots before washing hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Basic3
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  -Observed an uncovered container with cooked potatoes stored in walk in cooler.
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in traulsen reach-in-cooler.
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Vacuum breaker, backflow: Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.