Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2022, Outback Steakhouse has 11 inspections in the public record. Outback Steakhouse was last inspected on Dec 12, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited four times.
By comparison, the average Orlando facility scores 79, putting Outback Steakhouse on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee cutting orange for drinks, no gloves -discussed with employee about proper food handing procedures **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
09-01-4
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent.
16-15-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -cracked floor tiles at dish machine
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk in freezer cooling
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler fan covers
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. -drain under dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
29-19-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -at dish washing area due to slow floor drain **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
50
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad cooler right side front door -fry station cooler **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-28: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 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. -High temp dish machine not reaching dish deface temperature of 160F **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. -employee bare hand contact with cut lettuce at salad station
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw wings (46F - Cold Holding) -operator Addie covering to container to prevent cold air escaping **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -hand wash sink at dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. -cover plate of reach in cooler at bar
14-71-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. -open drink on server line -operator discarded employee drink and reminded employees of rules **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-12-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag stored on top of reach in cooler sliding door at bar **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -operator sent wet nesting dishes to be re washed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -operator had employee clean dumpster area **Corrective Action Taken**
33-19-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. -operator moved soiled dishes to back to dish washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -interior of reach in coolers throughout kitchen -operator began cleaning out cooler interiors **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad cooler right side front door -fry station cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
37
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook on cook line touched Raw steak and continued cooking and plating touching French fries with no glove change or hand wash.
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. red cutting board on prep table. Manager tossed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Metal pans on dry storage rack. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Party trays in back storage area Tea filter at wait station Foil containers at cook line top shelf. Manager inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In reach in cooler at across from fry station. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by dish washing area soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sink and surface 0 ppm manager changed water rechecked 500 ppm.
21-45-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. One male on cook line.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dish rack in ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Utensils in ice water at soda station.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 14 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flying insects at back mop sink area. 1 at wait station area 1 in dining area **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Water from dishwasher overflowing from drain and draining on floor. **Repeat Violation**
28-26-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in the kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plate at the bar area, plates at wait station. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag next to togocontainers Employee phone over prep table in prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 male in the kitchen area
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers on ware washing shelf in the kitchen.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. On the back wall behind potato stand. Wall behind sink
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On top of freezer door on curtains **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave in kitchen area Oven in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers at the bar and kitchen area.
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish washer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-19-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lemon over cut lettuce in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at three compartment sink.
29-11-4
37
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back storage area close to walk in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-11: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
95
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
16
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
37
May 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. One side of splitter is missing a vacuum breaker. Vaccum breakers are missing by bottom of handwash sink at dishroom.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over ready to eat Mac and cheese portioned at walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Chicken wings 52°f at reach in cooler less than four hours per operator, move to walk-in cooler for a rapid chill, rechecked was 44°f **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee with nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee scooping ice at bar station.
13-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink by dish machine area blocked with a hose reel cart. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Roast beef more than 24 hours per operator in the walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained multiple cutting boards throughout the kitchen.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. At employee bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of steamer soiled at cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood suppression system and fryer station.
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of walk -in cooler door is soiled . Exterior dish machine. Exterior of sugar and flour containers are soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind preparation sink Behind dish machine area.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar no labeled at dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 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 four times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Outback Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Outback Steakhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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