Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Outback Steakhouse has 13 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Outback Steakhouse's latest score of 82 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
82
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
67
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: a 4 pound bag of shredded cheese, above the refrigerated area of a make table on the cook line. This had been out since just after lunch rush. The bag was placed in the cook line reach-in freezer for quick cooling.. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: a carving knife stored in the cook line hand wash sink. The knife was moved to the dish pit. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed: cases of plate/table service items stored in the employee restroom. **Repeat Violation**
24-13-4
74
Jun 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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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. Sink and surface cleaner tested at 828 indicating the sanitizer is too strong, employee manually made bucket to restest at 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling up bucket with water at Handwash sink in dish area. Handwash sink on cooks line full of ice indicating it was used as a dump sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Box of plates and glasses on floor in employee restroom. Extra containers on shelf in employee restroom.
24-13-4
Basic - Employee bathroom in kitchen has an objectionable odor emitting from it.
32-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above clean glasses on racks. Employee drink on shelf above fry battering station. Manager moved all drinks to the bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on back wall drying rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under dish machine, the floor drain was clogged with trash, employee unclogged drain, water started draining properly. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding whipped cream on cooks lid and large lid in walk in cooler on container.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in water at 92F next to drink area on server alley. Employee dumped water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of straws on floor in Togo side room.
25-05-4
50
May 15, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese on the cook line, 49F. This was in an ice bath, overstocked with partially melted ice. Water was reduced, ice was added, the cheese was sent to the walk-in freezer.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed: the cook line hand wash sink with a sanitizer bucket blocking access. The bucket was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the dish wash machine area hand wash sink with a food pan being filled with water. The food pan was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the back line hand wash sink lacked paper towels. Towels were added. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed: 2 hot hold water pans for holding utensil, both with an accumulation floating food debris.
22-15-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a scoop in 74F water on the front line(expo).
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed: frozen chicken on the back line with water running over the bags, not submerged. The bags were cut open and put on the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
55
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: server staff sitting on a reach-in cooler, counter height, that is used for prep/expo of food. The staff then sanitized the countertop. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drinks/cups of ice stored on the wait station countertop.
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: multiple hood filters missing on the end closest to the office.
14-42-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: ice cream scoops stored in standing 67F water.
10-07-4
78
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: in the wait station, 3 tea nozzles that have build up in the cone.
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed: standing water in front of the mop sink. ALSO, an accumulation of water in front of the dish wash machine. This area was cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor along the walls in the bar area have an accumulation of debris.
36-10-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed 2 soda gun holsters lacking drain lines.
29-17-4
78
Jun 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance on the inside of the food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing guns at the bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on the cook line with a beard and no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at the server station in the kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service container at bar not inverted and debris in single service container.
25-06-4
74
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 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the 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 four times per year on average.
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