Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
78
Score
Outback Steakhouse has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average is 75, putting Outback Steakhouse squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing near employee restroom in back of kitchen near walk in beer cooler. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans wet nesting on wire shelf next to dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor next to back door of cook line. Operator cleaned water off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Box on unwashed pineapple stored over washed celery in walk in cooler. Operator rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
78
Oct 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. mashed potato (94F - Cooling) prepared 10:12am first temp 12:34pm 5lbs. No second temp operator voluntarily discarded.
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. mashed potato (94F - Cooling) prepared 10:12am first temp 12:34pm 5lbs. No second temp operator voluntarily discarded.
01B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile over air return near employee restrooms is missing.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on wire shelf in corner next to walk in cooler are wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator.
51-13-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over wash peppers in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Lactic acid tested at 0 ppm manager added new sanitizer 700 **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
58
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line table top cold holding unit. pasta (49F - Cold Holding) Management put into walk in freezer
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table near stand alone meat reach in cooler. cooked mushrooms (112F - Hot Holding) Employee put on grill. cooked mushrooms (178F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. During inspection observed big gulp on prep table over top activity preparing butter cups. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near exit door at cook line. Employee moved all items on racks and cleaned water up. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
67
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: **Time Extended**
16-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice cream cooler hinge surface rust. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-16: Ordered a new lid **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 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. Final rise temp 178 . Did run a test stop through cycle a few times. **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Table top cooler near cook line shredded cheese (60F - Cold Holding); pasta (58F - Cold Holding) Cook half pan and put new ice. egg cubes (48F - Cold Holding) Deli cooler salad Management threw away. Not sure when put out. raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) Bloom cooler Management added ice Potato cooler sour cream cup (48F - Cold Holding); whipped butter (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cup (48F - Cold Holding) Management moved **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Large mixer soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
16-01-4
Basic - Ice cream cooler hinge surface rust.
23-03-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. A few plastic pans on drying clean rack. Management took them to be washed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream not covered. Management covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
55
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 lbs Shredded cheese across from fryers temp cold holding at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Put in cold holding yesterday 2-19. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 3 lbs Shredded cheese across from fryers temp cold holding at 46 degrees Fahrenheit. Put in cold holding yesterday 2-19. Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White powdery substance no label manger label with sugar, 3 flours. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bread crumbs in container on cook line not covered. Operator covered breadcrumbs. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
95
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Dec 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Tracking powder pesticide used inside establishment. -behind mixer in kitchen area **Warning**
41-25-4
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on floor at cooks line -1 live roach on shelf with plates at cooks line Operator showed Ecolab reports of pest control during time of inspection. Last pest control visit was on 12/05/22 (Bug night) Operator contacted pest control during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. -milk opened on 12/4/22 Operator voluntarily discarded **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda gun in bar area Operator cleaned item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling above cooks line has accumulation of dust **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -40 dead roaches **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest with ice cream **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -mixer head has accumulation of food residue **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around five 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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