Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Outback Steakhouse has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around seven violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in North Miami Beach average 72, so Outback Steakhouse trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw beef food stored over/not properly separated from cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Advised manager and he rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense seasoning. Manager discarded bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Observed bag of onions, sodas and dry rice stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Observed raw chicken stored directly over raw beef. Advised manager that Raw animal foods must be separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Observed unsalted butter Cold Holding at 57°F in dry storage area. Advised manager that food must cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per manager butter had only been out for about 1 hour prior to start of inspection.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed pots not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Manager instructed employee to rewash and properly sanitize pots. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink due to dispenser in disrepair.
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Located throughout kitchen area.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of sodas stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use wet towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Observed raw ribs thawing in standing water. Located in prep sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
41
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being used to dispense flour. Advised manager and he discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor in hallway.
08B-38-4
90
Jul 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak being stored on top of garlic butter in steak reach in cooler and raw shrimp on top of fries in fry station. Chef removed butter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of hot box for potato's soiled with accumulated foods build up.
22-02-4
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. Discussed and email form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen and ware wash area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Located in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located in steak cooler. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black buildup on wall in warewash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe. Located in warewash area.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located in bar area.
21-38-4
50
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef being stored on top of various sauces and grilled onions. Located in reach in cooler next to flat grill.
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of flour. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in back hallway and walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and and reach in cooler(raw chicken).
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
70
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed utensils and cup being stored in hand washing sink located in prep area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle being stored in container of rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed kitchen equipment soiled with accumulated grease buildup.
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed AC vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five 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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