Outback Steakhouse

7207 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2024
55
Score
Medium Risk

The Outback Steakhouse, located at 7207 S Tamiami Trl in Sarasota, FL, had a moderate-risk inspection on January 23, 2024, with a score of 55. This inspection identified one critical violation, two major violations, and five minor violations. Repeat violations were noted for equipment in poor repair, specifically the walk-in freezer door, and for ice buildup in the walk-in freezer.

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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
55
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
52
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Violations — Jan 23, 2024 Inspection
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in freezer door in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water near the fryers.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in the walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic to go boxes stored under an air vent not stored inverted. The operator properly stored the to go boxes. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Water leaking from the mop sink faucet.
29-11-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time mark for condiments held at time for public health control on the expo line. The operator placed a time mark on the time/ temperature control for safety food items. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed the manager Tyler Hammock unable to provide proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels for the handwashing sink near the bread station. The operator provided the hand sink with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)