Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast
Last inspected:
45 Plaza Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast has been inspected 24 times with 128 total violations, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection — consistent with statewide norms. Employee health policy violations, including failure to report illness and improper health reporting procedures, were cited in at least 8 inspections. Management awareness violations appeared in at least 6 inspections. Chemical storage violations (improper storage of cleaning supplies or sanitizers) were documented in at least 5 inspections. Food contact surface violations were cited in at least 5 inspections. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were documented on three occasions: marked exits blocked by boxes in March 2025 and September 2023, and a portable fire extinguisher in the red zone in August 2021. A complaint-based inspection on January 26, 2026 found 12 violations and recommended an emergency order, but a callback inspection the following day (January 27, 2026) found zero violations and was marked "Emergency Order Callback Complied," indicating the facility corrected all identified violations immediately.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast: Comparison to Flagler County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5--2026022042 | $600.00 | Jan 26, 2026 | Fort Lauderdale |
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 9, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast had?
- Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast find?
- Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast was most recently inspected on April 9, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast 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 V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Coast been fined?
- Outback Steakhouse #1040 in Palm Coast has been fined a total of $600.00 across 1 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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