Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2025
78
Score
Outback Steakhouse has been inspected nine times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 16, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “no plan review submitted”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Outback Steakhouse on the weaker side. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. There are pieces of cooked prime rib in the walk in cooler with no date marking. Per operator the prime rib was prepared greater than 24 hours prior. Operator voluntarily discarded the prime rib. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
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. Employee training for Jorge has expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice inside the ice cream frrzer by the deep fryer and on the door and door frame in the walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
78
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb near the mop sink.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); cooked shrimp and mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the items had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator iced the raw salmon and raw shrimp. The operator discarded the cooked shrimp with mushrooms, cooked pork ribs, cooked pasta, and shredded cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked shrimp and mushrooms (51F - Cold Holding); cooked pork ribs (64F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (58F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (59F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the items had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed "Billabong" Room, Bar has been completely removed, with no plan review submitted. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water at the handwashing sinks in the public women's and men's restroom used by employees at 78F.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed a package of açaí stored in a reach in freezer with food for the public on the cook line. The operator removed the employee food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup on the walk-in freezer door jamb.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use ladle stored in 79F standing water in the cook line. The operator removed the ladle from the water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored with clean equipment in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - The nozzle of the water dispenser in the kitchen soiled with a black slime-like substance. The operator cleaned the water dispenser unit. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
41
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in "Billabong" Room, Bar has been completely removed, with no plan review submitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: Per operator, no plans have been submitted for bar removal remodeling. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in service area of the kitchen are bulged and damaged from water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In Walk in cooler walls are eroded away in several areas **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-03: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
82
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area, observed sterno being stored over single use cutlery and napkins. Operator moved sterno to chemical storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed in "Billabong" Room, Bar has been completely removed, with no plan review submitted. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling in service area of the kitchen are bulged and damaged from water. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In Walk in cooler walls are eroded away in several areas **Warning**
36-24-5
64
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In storage area, observed two dented cans of pineapple juice In storage area. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Walls in; Server area, dishwasher, prep areas have assorted small holes
36-24-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In storage room against wall on left hand side
36-73-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher vent has torn foil attaching two components together
14-11-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. In storage area, observed two dented cans of pineapple juice In storage area. Operator moved items from storage to receive credit from vendor **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-20-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Dishwasher in disrepair and has a leak from the access doors.
29-03-4
67
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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. Operator unable to locate forms.
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area near blooming onions, bowl used to scoop breading. Employee removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Near food pickup window
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate.
50-09-4
Basic - In employee bathroom, Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust, and in disrepair
36-34-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At front line, ladle in standing water. Operator removed ladle and water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Near triple sink and fryers
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. In dry storage room and in kitchen pickup window are, water leaking from ceiling onto the floor.
29-03-4
58
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter inside back door with hose needs a vacuum break. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers in dish area wet nesting. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink in kitchen turned off. Per operator has a leak, technician has been called to fix it. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
29-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing tiles in floor near walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-30: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Jul 16, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
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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