Outback Steakhouse

8101 W Higgins Rd, Chicago, IL 60631

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Dec 6, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Outback Steakhouse has a thin inspection record, with only one visit on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 6, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Outback Steakhouse is from Dec 6, 2010, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 6, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF THE GRILL AND THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE ELECTRICAL PANEL,ALONG THE WALL BASE AND ALL CORNER, AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE DRY STORAGE ROOM BY THE PASTA SHELVE, MUST REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND MAINTAIN. WALLS BY THE CANNED GOODS INSIDE THE STORAGE GOODS ROOM,MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: CRACKED CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Dec 6, 2010. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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