Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
64
Score
Going back to 2022, Outback Steakhouse has seven inspections in the public record. Outback Steakhouse was last inspected on Nov 20, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Outback Steakhouse on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. Operator added vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink in employee bathroom. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At reach in cooler on cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near walk in freezer. Operator cleaned floor. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves inside reach in cooler at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored under cheese on rack inside walk in cooler. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at dish area. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket broken at onion fry station drawer reach in cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of potatoes stored on floor inside dry storage. Operator picked up bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water 90F at cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed baked potato reach in drawer soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverage inside reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator removed beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
61
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clean containers in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in back prep area.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside both reach in freezers on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop stored inside water at 120F at butter station. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed baked potato hot box drawer gaskets soiled. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on prep table in back area.
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored upright in wait station. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken wings and raw steak thawing inside prep sink at room temperature.
06-01-5
67
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 stored inside of container with scoop utensils. Operator relocated WD-40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed two live flies flying in bar area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler on cook line. As per operator since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mac and cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler on cook line. As per operator since previous day.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink inside of employee bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean forks and spoons stored upright at server station.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored inside of mop sink not hanging.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled at expo station. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored on floor inside of dry storage room.
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash on ground behind dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall in dish area.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of both reach in freezers on cook line.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Observed tongs stored inside of sanitizer bucket at expo station. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs stored in water 86F on cook line, operator moved utensils to grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment has no choking poster. Provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease on cook line. Observed baked potato hot box soiled with old food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers in dish area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
26
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Observed Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Observed cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, located at cooking line.
14-09-4
Basic - Observed reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues, located at cooking line. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
86
Jan 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed standing reach in cooler shelves rusted, located at cooking line.
22-31-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed walk in cooler ceiling soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken, located inside walk in cooler.
36-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile, located across dishwasher machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled, located at chicken station. Employee cleaned it. Observed walk in cooler fan guard soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink pipe leaking water, located near chicken station at cooking line. Operator fixed it. **Corrected On-Site**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues, located near cheftop oven. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed tile floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall, located near standing reach in cooler at cooking line.
36-27-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water, across dishwasher machine.
36-22-4
58
Dec 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with sauce stored in kitchen unit **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of oven soiled with accumulation encrusted food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray.
14-73-4
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 seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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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