Outback Steakhouse #1036
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Outback Steakhouse #1036, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Outback Steakhouse #1036's latest score of 100 sits above the Panama City average of 83. 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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Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Hand wash sink near dish pit leaking onto floor. Manager placed bucket under sink to catch drip. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Sink not repaired. Manager put in work order at time of callback. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
86
Dec 11, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Hand wash sink near dish pit leaking onto floor. Manager placed bucket under sink to catch drip. **Warning**
28-13-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Heavy grease build up on baked potato trays on clean dish rack outside office. Food/residue build up inside fry station cooler, behind drawers.
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Price of stainless steel missing from front of fry station cooler under drawers, insulation exposed. Ice build up in walk-in freezer under fans.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust, over dish pit. Walk-in freezer and employee bathroom floors soiled.
36-34-5
70
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Observed food handler training completed in 2021 for one employee
53B-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Build up on grill station reach in cooler shelves. Build up of debris inside potato hot holding drawers.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled speed rack in walk-in, soiled shelf under counter in sauté station.
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In employee bathroom.
36-22-4
78
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jan 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. DDBSA/Lactic Acid tested at 1130/3010. Diluted to 700/1875 **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Water at hand wash sinks near dish pit and on expo take too long to get hot. Observed multiple employees wash hands in sinks, water temperature at 72F, ran water for 5 to 10 minutes to achieve water temperature of 85F.
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. CFM for Janet Shafer expired 12-14-23
53A-03-7
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. Observed some training completed in 2020. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. All fish removed form bags at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
58
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket on cook line DDBSA/Lactic acid 1130/3010, diluted to 700/1875. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then made a drink for customer, no hand wash. Observed employee clear dirty dishes from bar and then rinse hand with water, no soap. Manager discussed with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Residue build up on onion cutting device. Grease/ debris build up on sheet pans on speed rack outside walk-in cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in crack between reach in cooler and prep table in fry/salad area. Manager removed knife at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dirty walk-in cooler handle, speed rack out side walk-in, blender base under prep table.
23-03-4
61
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. DDBSA/Lactic acid (1130/3010) corrected to 700/1875 **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sauté station: cooked mushrooms 122F approximately 1 hour per manager. Mushrooms reheated on stove. Retested at 184F, **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Doors missing on two cooler drawers
14-11-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse #1036 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse #1036 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse #1036?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse #1036.
How does Outback Steakhouse #1036 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Outback Steakhouse #1036 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Outback Steakhouse #1036's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse #1036 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Outback Steakhouse #1036 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 #1036 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Outback Steakhouse #1036 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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