Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Outback Steakhouse has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 20, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
That's lower than the typical Cape Coral restaurant, which scores around 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ribs (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler under the cook line. The manager discarded ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed empty container in handwashing sink in dishwashing area. The operator removed container from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's restroom door not tight fitting.
32-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of hamburger buns on floor in walk-in freezer. The manager removed boxes of hamburger buns from floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The manager removed scooper from the container of flour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
61
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave on cook line missing door handle.
14-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in dishwashing area.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar. The manager removed scooper from container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line has rust like substance on shelves.
14-33-4
74
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave on cook line missing door handle and reach-in cooler in prep area gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover damaged in dishwashing area.
29-18-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed grey duct tape used on walk-in freezer. The manager stated a work order has been placed for walk-in freezer door. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-71-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The manager removed knife from under charcoal grill. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
82
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks over raw pork in reach-in cooler under cook line. The cook moved raw steaks to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed plug outlet on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. The manager had wall wiped down during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The operator removed open drink from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of rice. The manager removed scoop from rice container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket in hand washing sink in bar. The manager removed sanitizer bucket from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of buns on floor in walk-in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler beside cook line.
29-49-6
70
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wipe his face while engaging in food preparation. Educated on washing hands after touching any part of body while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. The knife was removed from equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of panko bread and rice.
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid broken.
33-16-4
64
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook with hands on waste wiping hands on pants. Educated cook on proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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 two times per year on average.
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