Outback Steakhouse #1039
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
35
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Outback Steakhouse #1039, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 30, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That's lower than the typical Jacksonville restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
6
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 flying insects in bar area. Observed approximately 2 flying insects in back kitchen. Observed approximately 2 flying insects in hall by employee restrooms. Person in charge placed pest control work order during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ice cream base in bar reach in cooler dated 1.21.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Whipped cream stored in salad plate reach in cooler overnight at 45F. Observed temperature of reach in cooler fluctuation from 41-44F during inspection. Also, raw chicken wings ambient cooling overnight observed stacked tightly mounded above opening of pan at 44-45F in walk in cooler.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Euro blend butter on cook line not held on time per person in charge at 70F. Person in charge moved to rapidly cool. Also, whipped cream stored in salad reach in cooler overnight at 45F. Person in charge discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Raw chicken wings ambient cooling overnight observed stacked tightly mounded above opening of pan at 44-45F in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
03D-06-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sink and surface utilized in sanitizer buckets at 848ppm at dispenser by dishmachine. Person in charge will call for service. Will dilute or utilize other dispenser until correct ppm. Also, Lysol wipes stored over drink lids at server area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed several clean beef storage white trays with cracked edges, crumbling. Observed in use container holding breading, lemons in walk in cooler with cracked edges.
14-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water observed in floor drain under ice machine. Person in charge cleared blockage and is draining by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
35
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed three flying insects in bar area.
35A-02-7
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. Ice cream base in bar area missing date mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle with pink chemical at server area unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed rust on shelving in breading station reach in cooler. Observed rust observed on ledge to protein drawers at cook line. Door to walk in freezer with damage to frame. Person in charge states has on work order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in bar area. Observed standing water in men's employee restroom. Observed tiles with chips, holding water in bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at pipe at dish pit sprayer. Observed leak at dishmachine right side. Observed leak at cookline hand wash sink faucet. Person in charge states has work order in. Also, drain at bar dishmachine with slow drain. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
61
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In sliding glass door reach in cooler butter at 46F. Person in charge moved to walk in to rapidly chill. Ambient temperature of unit 43F during inspection. Retemped at 39F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bags and ice in hand wash sink by ice machine. Items were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle at bar area unlabeled. Person in charge labeled appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on line during inspection. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign at far right side hand wash sink on cook line. Inspector provided sign. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak observed at pipe under hand wash sink on wall across from dish pit. Person in charge added catch bucket until pipe can be repaired. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
61
Oct 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line handle raw steak, add to grill with gloved hands, then handle prepped bag of vegetables in microwave without hand wash. Person in charge spoke to employee who washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ribs, cheese in saute cooler at 45, 64F ribs stored above fill line. Also, shrimp in breading station stored above fill line at 48F. Other items in units holding temperature. Also, milk in server glass door cooler at 48F. Person in charge states had open to place to go portioned cups. Person in charge moved to walk in freezer. Ambient temperature of milk cooler at 42F. Retemped all items below 43F by end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in hand wash sink by ice machine.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Tea nozzles at server line with debris buildup. Also, soda nozzle at bar with debris buildup. Person in charge began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Paper towel dispenser at end of cook line left side not functional. Person in charge provided roll of paper towels until replaced. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Interior of sauté 1st drawer with rust buildup. Person in charge states has on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water at prep sink in middle of cook line drains directly onto ground. Person in charge states does not/ will not utilize.
29-03-4
50
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Operator needs more time to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Part has been ordered to fix dishmachine per person in charge. Is due to be serviced either later today or tomorrow. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-13: Person in charge states heating element is in, upon service, repair needed on tank due to rusted bolt, tank has been ordered. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Operator needs more time to fix. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-06: Part has been ordered to fix dishmachine per person in charge. Is due to be serviced either later today or tomorrow. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Operator needs more time to fix. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's employee restroom out of order during inspection. No running water to sink at time of inspection. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Person in charge states has work order in for sink repair. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
32-05-4
82
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at bar testing at 0ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In topping sliding glass door cooler sour cream, milk, ranch at 47-52F. Person in charge states has been out of temperature less than 4 hours, moved items to walk in cooler. Ambient temperature of unit 46F at time of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes at 118-126F. Reheated at 193F during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker at incorrect location at mop sink. Needs to be added to non chemical side of splitter with orange hose attached. Person in charge added to correct location during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4
High Priority - Wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed drain underneath ice machine with water backing up from drain. Person in charge cleared drain and is draining appropriately during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds chicken, chopped egg, server topping bar (cheese sour cream butter), ranch, sour cream horseradish sauce on time, not indicated on time paperwork.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bathroom facility in disrepair. Observed women's employee restroom out of order during inspection. No running water to sink at time of inspection.
32-05-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink. Also, leak observed under dishmachine.
29-18-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in bar area by dishmachine.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fans in walk in cooler and beer walk in cooler with dust buildup. Exterior of reach in cooler drawers on make line where door meets exterior of unit with debris buildup. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
35
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing from non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink at end of cookline near hot food warmer. Operator replenished paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees food safety training expired around May 2023.
53B-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelving in reach in cooler next to grill area rusted. Also, bottom drawer of reach-in cooler next to grill rusted at top. Operator stated the drawer for reach-in cooler is on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-33-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
61
Aug 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. loaded potato soup (112F - Hot Holding) in steamtable at end of cookline. Operator reheated soup to more than 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Portable cutting board on cook line soiled/stained **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple certificates with info missing from employee food safety report. ( expiration date, date of training, etc)
53B-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler at end of cook line rusted
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior ice chute area of ice machine slightly soiled
22-20-5
64
Jul 29, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched cell phone and then handled food at pick up window. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee about hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) in bottom reach-in cooler drawer across from grill. Operator stated rice was placed in cooler about hour ago. Drawer was not closed fully. Operator removed rice and placed in walk-in-cooler to chill 2. cooked noodles (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler above grill area. Operator voluntarily discarded noodles. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Two soda guns in bar area soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees missing their food safety training. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1.Reach-in cooler above grill Area unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 50F. Observed fan blocked with food products. Operator removed items blocking fan area 2. Bottom drawer of reach-in cooler drawers across from grill unable to maintain temperature of 41F and below. Ambient temperature 45F. Observed drawer off track causing drawer not to fully close. Operator readjusted drawer and got drawer to close fully. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked pans on storage shelf in warewashing area unable to properly air dry **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse #1039 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse #1039 on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse #1039?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse #1039.
How does Outback Steakhouse #1039 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Outback Steakhouse #1039 most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Outback Steakhouse #1039's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse #1039 have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Outback Steakhouse #1039 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Outback Steakhouse #1039 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Outback Steakhouse #1039 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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