Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island
Last inspected:
777 Merritt Island Cswy, Merritt Island, FL 32952Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island has a 25-inspection record spanning over four years with 143 total violations, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been recurrent: employee health reporting failures appeared in at least 4 separate inspections, and parasite destruction issues were cited in multiple recent inspections. The facility received two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Two complaint-based inspections in April 2025 and November 2024 resulted in administrative complaint recommendations for violations including improper chemical storage and employee health reporting failures. No emergency closures are on record. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 identified employee health reporting and allergen awareness violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island: Comparison to Brevard County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025038900 | $400.00 | Apr 7, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2025002203 | $200.00 | Nov 12, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections9 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 2 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?
- Violation 25 (Allergen awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/25.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island been fined?
- Outback Steakhouse in Merritt Island has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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