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Outback Steakhouse

2225 Hwy 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453
Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Outback Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

“Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated mold-like substance” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 83, which Outback Steakhouse's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. High temperature sanitizing dish machine max temperature 152F at dish level. Tested with both the inspector and operator's thermometers. Operator reset breaker for heat booster retest 160F. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Roach egg sack present. 3 roach egg sacks on shelf under steamer in prep area Operator discarded and sanitized the area during the inspection **Corrected On-Site**
35A-23-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on shelf under steamer in prep area. Operator discarded and sanitized the area during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Multiple employees in prep and cook line area
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment in bar area
36-73-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over washed celery in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Sep 11, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 26 live flying insects in dry storage area. The flying insects flew out of a bag of onions once moved. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bag of onions that contained flying insects in dry storage area
01B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated mold-like substance. In women's restroom
36-34-5
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mildew like odor in women's restroom
36-64-5
67
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink stored in reach in cooler in bar area. Operator moved to segregated shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
95
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
45
Sep 28, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Vents at the front line Floors soiled under dry storage racks
36-34-5
95
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
52
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle at host stand
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. In dish machine area, hand wash sink blocked with dish machine racks. Operator moved racks to unblock sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Vents above beverage station in front of kitchen Floors soiled under storage racks in dry storage area. Floor tiles in cook line area in disrepair
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dish machine area Hand wash sink at the end of the cook line Emailed sign to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler on cook line Reach in cooler in bar area
14-33-4
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling vent soiled with accumulated mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.

How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Inverness?

Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Inverness average of 83.

Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around three 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 three times per year on average.

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