Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Outback Steakhouse has nine inspections in the public record. Outback Steakhouse was last inspected on Aug 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
The city-wide average for Brandon sits at 82, putting Outback Steakhouse on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: **Time Extended**
29-17-4
95
Aug 13, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies observed on the wall behind ice machine. Operator eradicated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in chef base cooler. Operator moved shrimp higher **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed electrical cord sitting in drink ice at bar ice bin. Operator discarded ice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches observed on floor in enclosed electrical room. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.observed in prep area. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed solidified grease on ground at outside mop sink where there is a crack in curb
28-14-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee was a transfer from another location, computer showed food safety training not started.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at bar not labels. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink outside. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - Standing water in outside mop sink. Manager ran hot water and cleared line **Corrected On-Site**
29-20-5
64
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at spigot near 3 compartment sink. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
33-11-4
82
Aug 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 50 live, non-winged, undetermined species of small white colored insects observed on floor, wall, and hoses behind and under dump sink in bar area. Operator contacted pest control, and began cleaning the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at spigot near 3 compartment sink. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's room stall. Manager refilled towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator choking poster, printed and posted **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans wet nesting in dish area. Manager separated the dishes to allow for proper drying **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under equipment in bar area **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed the box **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment hinge. Tongs stored on corner of toaster. Manager removed tongs to dish area, replaced with clean tongs in a container to hold the tongs **Warning**
10-20-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt in dry storage not labeled. Manager placed liable on container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water mixed with blood on floor of walk in cooler
36-22-4
95
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
47
Mar 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle filled with clear liquid not labeled in storage area Corrected- observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop bulk seasoning on cookline Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed 2 hand sinks leaking in kitchen
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on prep table near 2-compartment sink Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Observed employee 3oz cutting feta cheese with bare hand on prep table in back kitchen
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk on service line in reachin cooler with no date mark Corrected -observed employee place date mark on milk **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at bar hand sink Observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Observed employee 3oz cutting feta cheese with bare hand on prep table in back kitchen
08B-20-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around four 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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