Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Outback Steakhouse has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Bradenton restaurant, which scores around 83. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent near blooming onion station with excess soil and dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on food preparation table on the cook line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean clear containers on clean dish rack in back food preparation area. Operator removed containers to properly air dry **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop in macaroni and cheese on cook line with the handle touching the product. Operator moved handle of scoop above the product. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf in walk-in beer cooler with excess soil and black mold like substance.
23-03-4
78
Sep 25, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over mushroom in reach-in cooler drawer on the end of the cook line. Operator moved mushroom below onions. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in electrical closet located in hallway. Observed 1 live roach in chemical closet located in hallway. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 5 small black flying insects in dish area under dish table in back corner. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensing gun nearest the front door with soil and black mold like substance. Operator had soda gun cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles in woman's restroom at entrance with soil and dust around vent. Observed ceiling tiles in men's restroom with water stains and black mold like substance in stall area with handwashing sink.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee beverage on silver ware folding table next to clean silverware. Operator disposed of the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed lactic acid wiping cloth sanitizer not at proper ppm. Operator charged sanitizing solution. Lactic acid sanitizing solution now at 704ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
50
Jun 11, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns in bar area with build up of soil on interior of soda gun. Operator cleaned soda guns. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink in bar area without paper towel.operator replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on interior of ice machine in back area next to walk-in freezer. Operator had employee clean and sanitize area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf above food preparation next to clean dishes on cook line across from grill area. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean clear containers on clean dish rack in back food preparation area. Operator removed containers for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on cook line. Operator moved sanitizer bucket to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter at 128F, burgundy mushrooms at 118F and utensils in standing water at 128F. Operator stated items had been in hot holding well for approximately 3.5 hours. Operator reheated items to butter 194F, burgundy mushrooms 187F, intensional water 197F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles at end of cook line with build up of dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear containers on top shelf at steak station. Operator removed containers to be rehashed and dried properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed bottom shelf of food table in waitstaff area with surface rust.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean, clear food container on cook line. Operator removed containers to have labels removed. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a sleeve of single serve Togo containers on floor in back storage room.operator put container back on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle on cooks line without a label. Operator stated that the spray bottle contained oil. Operator removed bottle to label. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on cutting board on cooks line. Operator removed cell phone and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water of floor in walk - in cooler and in bar area. Operator stated that there was a problem with the roof repair and they are waiting to get it repaired.
36-22-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed unused ice machine and dish racks in back storage area. **Repeat Violation**
33-31-5
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 16 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with bare hand. Educated employee who then washed his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-10-4
Basic - Soda dispenser at bar in ice, manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups without handles being used as dispenser in seasonings, sugar and sauces. Educated manager who removed all cups being used. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door has build up of black soil.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line and back food prep area. Manager removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Music speaker above food prep surface in back food prep room. Manager removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor in bar area
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil in standing water 88F. Manager stated a new warmer has been ordered. Manager removed utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. On cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket has build up of black substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Pitchers of teas and water in customer area not covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures, shelves at triple sink and walk in cooler.
36-50-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Butter near hand wash sink, exposed to splash. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-54-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused and unclean reach in cooler in back storage area soiled inside with food debris.
33-31-5
Basic - Wiping cloth lactic acid sanitizing solution not at proper strength. Sanitizing solution was too strong 848ppm, corrected to 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizing bucket on floor in back food prep area. Manager removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
39
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back kitchen area raw Beef over cooked Beef. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy of safe refrigerator storage to Person in charge. Person in charge removed raw Beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in kitchen area multiple employees with bracelets and watches on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster on East End of Parking Lot.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge on employee health agreement and emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back area of kitchen across from double stacked convection oven. Person in charge filled paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed throughout kitchen area stained and groved cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in front kitchen cooks station hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in bar area soda gun holder soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holder. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine by the back exit door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine behind the beer cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor underneath the equipment in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Observed 3 broken floor tiles in dishwashing area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around five 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 three times per year on average.
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