Outback Steakhouse

2701 E Irlo Bronson Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744 · Permanent Food Service · License 5911665

B
Grade B
Safety score 86 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 26, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority · no follow-up needed · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 26 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate, 7 basic (1 repeat)
    -14
  • Safety score86

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitAug 26, 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.

    9 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 7 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.

      3 at bar Next unannounced inspection per supervisor on duty RP

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.

      To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic7

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.

      Several pans of potato soup in walk in cooler Operator placed lids on all containers

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.

      Utensils in water on grill 124°F Operator brought utensils to dish area to be cleaned, replaced water and put on hotter area of grill to heat

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.

      Bowl in seasoning bulk container on dry storage shelf Operator removed and replaced with handle scoop

      Fixed on the spot

      Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Reach in cooler on cookline and handles on reach in cooler underneath make table next to it

    • Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

      Fan covers in beer cooler

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Several clean dishes on shelving in prep area and next to dish machine

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.

      One in hood over cookline

      Repeat violation

    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

Nonfood-contact surface
Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained2
Food protection and cross-contamination1
In-use utensils properly stored1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1
Clean equipment storage and air drying1
Insects, rodents, pests and animals1
Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation1
Manager certification and employee training1