Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
39
Score
Outback Steakhouse has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
That's lower than the typical Key West restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed in ware wash area.
29-34-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry food racks.
22-31-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled at time of inspection.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen; dust accumulation.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in bar and ware wash area.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed outside of beer cooler.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of breading on floor of dry food storage. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed in refuse area.
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in multiple freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at salad cooler.
14-36-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open at time of inspection. Operator shut lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in multiple coolers.
14-33-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking faucet at bar dump sink. Observed dish machine leaking in kitchen area. Operator has work order in place for both pieces of equipment. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-11-4
39
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handling dirty dishes and handling clean dishes without washing hands.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with sanitizer in ware washing area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by soda machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed was located behind fryers in kitchen.
36-27-5
67
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment and utensils. Discussed and coached operator in proper methods.
12A-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed ice cream stored on the floor inside the walk in freezer. Operator removed items and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board, located at preparation area. During the inspection operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. During the inspection employee clean the reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface, located at cooking line.
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored inside chest freezer without cover, located at cooking line. During the inspection operator covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, throughout the kitchen areas.
36-27-5
55
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed buckets stored on floor by ice machine. Operator removed buckets from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and reach in cooler inside kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed powder sugar container unlabeled on shelf inside back kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water when valve is open near fryer area.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish machine baffles.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer containing fries at back preparation area.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of baked potato warming unit soiled with old food debris. Also observed reach in cooler handles soiled with food debris at cook line.
23-03-4
70
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, operator placed a beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of dishwasher machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
86
Nov 28, 2022
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed cook unaware of thermometer calibration temperature. Coached employee and provided thermometer calibration handout. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer containing ice cream soiled with food debris. Observed cutting board stained at chicken preparation station. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided manager written procedures via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee date of birth missing from training records.
53B-10-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at 82F. Ran water for approximately 5 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled at preparation area and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed throughout kitchen and ware washing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hand sink at beverage station soiled with black substance. Manager removed debris. Observed shelves soiled with old food debris at cook line. Observed walk in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled with black substance. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled at dry storage area. Observed walls soiled with old food debris at cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0ppm at cook line and bar.
21-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at reach in cooler across from cook line containing single service sauces. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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