Outback Steakhouse
14383 Cortez Blvd, Brooksville, FL 34613 · Permanent Food Service · License 3701375
What drove the grade
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 28 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 28, 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.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Displayed food not properly protected from contamination.
Fruit garnishes on top of bar in customer area. Operator had employee place lids on containers.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Pans on dish rack. Operator separated to properly air dry.
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.