Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
61
Score
Outback Steakhouse has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 15, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Outback Steakhouse's 61 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing sink soiled with fries across cook line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink located across cook line.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink located across cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed black, mold-like substance on wall behind sink near dishwasher."
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed single used container used as a scoop inside flour bags.
25-32-4
Basic - Vending machine exterior soiled. Observed soiled shelf with clean equipment located next to walk in freezer.
23-01-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with mold like substance at the back of three compartment sink and also next and on back wall of dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
61
Jan 6, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed missing hood tray on top of main kitchen line.
14-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall with mold like substance at the back of three compartment sink and also next and on back wall of dishwasher machine.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed clear spray bottle containing oil not labeled at the cook line. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken wings stored over raw shrimp inside reach in cooler drawers. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 145F). Operator set up Triple Sink (Lactic Acid - 700 DDBSA) and will call technician.
22-49-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink on cook line. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand sink on cook line.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Jenny expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water inside missing tile under fryers.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tile under fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed baked potato drawer soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Near cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
39
Apr 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled shelves in dry dish rack.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed mash potato thrown into handsink at cook line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled air vents in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone and cup on prep table in back area. Operator had employee place items away. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of ice machine and gaskets; soiled. Observed soiled gaskets; in reach in coolers in bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at bar area.
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed paper to go bags stored on floor in kitchen; operator moved at inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at chest freezer on cook line; uncovered ice cream. Operator covered on site. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
58
Jan 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vent across from mop sink soiled with dust. Also observed wall near hand sink at dish area spike with black substance.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sign missing at front line near bread station.
31B-04-4
90
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the hot holding drawer in front of the flat grill observed backed potatoes (130 F - Hot Holding), as per cook placed in the unit for less than 1 hour, manager instructed employee to reheat food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (54F - Cold Holding), in the reach in cooler above the fryers, as per cook for less than 2 hours, employee removed food item and placed it in another cooler to rapidly cool. Observed cheese (50 F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler next to the wombat machine at cook line, as per cook for about an hour, employee added ice on the product to rapidly cool down, **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided from to person in charge. **Warning**
11-26-1
70
Aug 1, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored above raw pork chops in walk in cooler. Manager change the pork chops to a higher rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb splitter on mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards soiled at reach in cooler at grill area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at employees rest room. Manager asked an employee to put paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pan lids all inside a container, not set to air dry by prep area.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor not cleaned after last rush, grill line area.
36-73-4
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 ice cream scoops on water at 85°F. Manager changed water and turned on heat well. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-15-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed personal phones in the prep area.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed wall soiled and in disrepair by 2 compartment sink next to hand washing sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave soiled by flat grill. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance and reddish discoloration inside ice machine by dish wash area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed walk in handles soiled.
23-24-4
37
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains nine 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 five times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 61 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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