Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: May 24, 2024
78
Score
Going back to 2011, Outback Steakhouse has 25 inspections in the public record. On May 24, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 24, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN SITTING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW ITEMS EITHER IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICTES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Oct 13, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THEREMOMETER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK ALONG COOKLINE LEAKING AT BASE ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (BY SODA SYRUP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 16, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP LINE.MUST REPAIR.
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95
Aug 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180F AT MANIFOLD AND NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING STEAK AND SHRIMP ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Jun 21, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE PRESENT WHEN HANDLING TCS FOODS (BEEF, CHICKEN, FISH ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND THE BAR AREA, INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA (BY COFFEE MACHINE).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR SURFACES AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION (FRYERS, STOVE ETC)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH HANDSINK BY 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
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Sep 24, 2020
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP, BAR, WASHROOMS)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS/BINS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE AND FLOOR TILES IN REAR COLD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY THE EXIT DOOR AND MUST REORGANIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND INCOMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 5, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AT STAIRWELL NEXT TO EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT WALLBASE IN DRY STORAGE AREA DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA FOR PEST MONITORING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIRED.
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86
May 28, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON BUILD IN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE CAULKING BY MOP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELD S BY ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA
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May 21, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT OUTSIDE TRASH CONTAINER IS STORED OUTSIDE OF GARBAGE ENCLOSURE AREA AND ITS OPENED. OBSERVED THAT TRASH IS STORED ON GROUND OUTSIDE OPENED TRASH CONTAINER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38.020(b) CITATION ISSUED
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE LID. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DUMPSTER LID, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH PREVIOUS VIOLATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER, RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE . MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES OR AIR GAP BETWEEN THE WATER SUPPLY INLET AND THE UNIT SO IT MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED TILES ON BUILD IN MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOOR TILE CAULKING BY MOP SINK AND DISH WASHING AREA
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STAINED LIGHT SHIELD S BY ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Jun 19, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.
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Jun 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1966746, dated 10/18/16; Violation #34-"FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN." Violation #35 "UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE." Instructed to repair all and maintain. Serious Violation 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed dirt accumulation in the upper portion of the ice machine used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain. Observed grease accumulations on exterior surface of salamander. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dirt accumulation on interior keg system at the bar. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed 3 cracked tiles in the dish pit area floor. Observed dirt and debris in several area, e.g. kitchen area, under soda boxes and floor drains. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed dust in vents in kitchen area. Additionally, observed dirt accumulation on wall areas at the bar. Instructed manager to clean and maintain. In the rear prep area observed dirt and gaps where coving meets wall. Instructed to seal gaps, clean all areas and maintain.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed leaking wall mounted spigot with no proper floor drain, near the exposed sink, near walk in freezer. Instructed to repair and maintain.
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Oct 18, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.
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Oct 11, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR THE BAR ICE BIN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND TRASH COMPACTOR. BAGS OF FOOD DEBRIS GARBAGE ON COMPACTOR WITH FOOD SPILLAGE NOT INSIDE THE COMPACTOR OPENING. MUST REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND AND OUTSIDE OF BOTH GREASE CONTAINER AND COMPACTOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER WITH DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY. FLOOR OF THE DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM WITH DEBRIS AND ALL ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED. MUST CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: UNUSED PLASTIC WALL MOUNTED KNIFE SHARPENER WITH BLACKENED, DEEP GROOVES. MUST REMOVE OR REPLACE.
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Sep 11, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL BEHIND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECHAULK GAP BEHIND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AND REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN-GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING ALONG WALLBASE NOT SEALED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPEN GAPS AT BASEBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. SODA CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Sep 4, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE BOX NOT CLEAN OR RODENT PROFFED. OBSERVED WASTE GREASE ON GROUND IN FRONT OF GREASE BOX AND WASTE GREASE ON TOP LID AND ENCRUSTED ON SIDES OF BOX. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN TO PREVENR RODENT AND INSECT NUISANCE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSISL NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSILS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DETACHED FROM WALL BEHIND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO RECHAULK GAP BEHIND SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES AND REACH-IN COOLER GASKETS NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN-GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY. FLOOR DRAINS UNDER EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FREQUENTLY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: COVING ALONG WALLBASE NOT SEALED IN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPEN GAPS AT BASEBOARD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR VENTILATION FAN. SODA CONDENSATION LINE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PREVENT LEAK.
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE GEASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT AT THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DEBRI AND BROKEN GLASS UNDER DUMP SINK AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS IN THE REAR WAITSTAFF SERVICE AREA TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALL NEXT TO THE DUMP SINK AT THE BAR AREA TO REMOVE DRIED SAUCE SPILLS. MUST SEAL HOLE AT WALL AT THE BOTTOM NEXT TO THE HANS WASHING SINK IN THE HANDICAP RESTROOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE IN THE CUSTOMER LADIES RESTROOM.
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Jun 18, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Jun 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK/BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ON ALL SHELVES AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, FOOD/CALCIUM BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA AND ON TOP OF FLOOR DRAIN COVERS, ACCUMULATED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALL BEHIND 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND FOOD STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE.
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Nov 15, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY STANDING MIXER AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVERS WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE PREP AREA.
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Nov 8, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 44F TO 63F INSIDE WALK IN COOLER:- CHEESE 45.9F, CHEESE 48.5F, SEASONED BUTTER 61.1F, HONEY BUTTER 63.6F, EGGS 44.9F, AVOCADO SALAD 56.3F AND CHICKEN TENDERS 46.2F. TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER WAS 38.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIME. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS 50LBS WORTH $200 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED OVER 75 FLYING INSECTS ON WALLS AND CEILING OF PREMISES AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,BY THE WALK IN FREEZER, AT THE ROOM WITH ICE MACHINE AND AT THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL UPON RE INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI FOOD UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE COOLER SECTION OF DUAL REFRIGERATION UNIT NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER AREA AND SHELVING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON POTATO SLICER BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPAINT RUSTY STANDING MIXER AT THE REAR BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND CUTTING BOARD AT THE SALAD PREP AREA WITH BLACK STAINS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR....ALSO CLEAN ALL FANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FANS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 12, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: NOTED MULTI FOOD UTENSILS (PLATES,CUPS,BOWLS ETC ON SHELVING NOT PROPERLY STORED. MUST INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND RUSTY SHELVES AT THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING BY THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO NOTED SLIGHT RUST ON POTATO SLICER BY THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE,INSIDE ELECTRICAL UNIT OF DEEP FRYER. ALSO NOTED ICE BUILT UP INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED STANDING WATER AND DIRT UNDERNEATH PLATFORM BY THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH BEER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO BEHIND ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST BUILT UP AND DEBRIS ON WALLS, DOORS AND CEILING OF THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS (MEN AND WOMEN). ALSO NOTED SAME ON LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKAGE AT THE FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR.
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Dec 16, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ice bin in bar areaa not protected or covered. Instructed to provide cover for all ice bins to protect ice during storage.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind cooking equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Thermometer inside cooler not working. Instructed to replace all non-working thermometers.
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May 10, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from May 24, 2024. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
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.
How often is Outback Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Outback Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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