Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse

413 Elm Street, Welaka, FL 32193

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show five inspections at Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse stretching back to 2022. Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Florida restaurants (averaging 72), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line flip top reach in cooler, raw ground beef over ready to eat broccoli. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open container of milk from Monday missing product date marking. Discussed with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-03-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on clean prep table. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On storage shelf by three compartment sink, employee drink over clean utensils. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean containers stacked while wet in ware washing area.

24-08-4

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed two live roaches crawling on floor near ice machine. Observed one live roach crawling on floor under flip-top cooler in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024.

50-17-3

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 11 dead roaches on floor in combined dish washing and ice storage area. **Admin Complaint**

35A-03-4

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Oct 13, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Issuing at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on floor in storage shed.

25-05-4

Jul 22, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over potatoes. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose below flood plain, person in charge raised during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

29-37-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. In incorrect location on hose outside back door. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**

29-34-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. At dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by triple sink. Person in charge posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse?

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse.

Has Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Outback Smoke Shack & Brewhouse is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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