Outback Steakhouse
1735 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114 · Permanent Food Service · License 7407119
What drove the grade
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed by the Jul 24 follow-up), 1 intermediate, 9 basic-18
- Extension granted on Jul 16, since fixedReduced from 3 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-2
- Safety score80
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 4 visitsRoutine inspection
- 3rd follow-up visitJul 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 2nd follow-up visitJul 23, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
Service call has been placed
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 live roach 1 dead touch under prep table -manager discarded
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
Small amount under equipment at bar
More time given
- 1st follow-up visitJul 16, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
7 violations still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
High priority1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
-repair technician on site
More time given
Basic6
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
More time given
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
More time given
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
More time given
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
More time given
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
-2 dead roaches under grill
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
More time given
- First visitJul 15, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
12 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160°F was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160°F.
Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found.
-1 live roach on floor on cooling ,manager discarded -2 live roach on wall next behind reach in cooler manager cleaning area -per manager pest control was here two weeks ago
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
-mixer head
Basic9
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
-builder up ice in ice cream cooler
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
-interior of salad cooler soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
-small amount
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-interior of of cabinet for potatoes soiled with grease and food debris -hood over char grill soiled with grease -shelf under potato drawer soiled -pipe soiled with grease by onion station
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
-box of cutlery on floor in Togo area
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
-water leaking from hoses by ice well at bar
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
-1 dead roach under grill
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting.
-floor soiled under cookline -floors soiled under storage shelves -floor soiled under bar equipment
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- 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.