OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
2725 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie, FL, 33328
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 8, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (15)
- 35A-02-8Critical
Live, small flying insects found.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in kitchen, not landing.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad cooler; blue cheese (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding) as per kitchen manager held in unit approximately 2. Hours, not prepared today. Manger put in cooler to rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 03E-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked mushrooms (83F - Reheating) in steam table approximately 2.5 hours prior to inspection. Item never reached 165°F. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed cooked mushrooms (83F - Reheating) in steam table approximately 2.5 hours prior to inspection. Item never reached 165°F.
High Priority
- 40-06-5Corrected on site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag on top of ketchup box, Kitchen manager moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic
- 14-38-4
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic containers.
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Several plastic containers.
Basic
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In pasta.
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In pasta. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 22-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under microwave.
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves under microwave.
Basic
- 36-27-5
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.
Basic
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate
- 14-01-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour.
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour.
Basic
- 36-34-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area.
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dish area.
Basic
- 24-05-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.