Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2023, Outback Steakhouse has eight inspections in the public record. Outback Steakhouse was last inspected on Jan 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
“Floor area(s) covered with standing water” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Outback Steakhouse on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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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
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water by walk-in cooler,back oven and dishwasher area.Person in charge mopped floors. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employe **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed mold on reach in cooler gasket on waitstaff line.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed cut fruit on waitstaff line not covered . Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves and meat reach in cooler on cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. observed in walk-in cooler cooked sweet potatoes (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 7/31/25 and voluntarily discarded potatoes.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. observed in walk-in cooler cooked sweet potatoes (49F - Cooling). Person in charge stated they were placed in reach in cooler on 7/31/25 and voluntarily discarded potatoes.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour in back kitchen area.Person in charge removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water by walk-in cooler,back oven and dishwasher area. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk-in cooler shelves and meat reach in cooler on cooks line with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in reach in cooler raw ground beef over beef steak . Person in charge removed raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw ground beef over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed Raw ground beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Person in charge filled paper towel.
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: Floor area covered with standing water by walk-in cooler.Person in charge mopped.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
61
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back kitchen area by dishwasher food containers wet nesting. Person in charge separated pans. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid on south end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
86
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in front kitchen area by Togo food.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation in front kitchen area. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple food storage containers on rack in back kitchen area wet nesting. Person in charge placed all in soiled dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in front of blooming station,Walk in freezer and soiled dish area in main kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - Multiple Single-service articles improperly stored upright in dry storage area in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted.
25-05-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over fryers in front kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from pipe in Handwashing sink in front kitchen area.
29-11-4
70
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Water leaking from pipe in Handwashing sink in back kitchen area.
29-11-4
95
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dish room area in back kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster and Grease receptacle.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen over grill on cooks line hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
86
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “floor area(s) covered with standing water” 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 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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