Outback Steakhouse

6390 N Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Outback Steakhouse eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 3, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Working containers of food removed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Outback Steakhouse's latest score of 74 falls below the Sarasota average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee handling soiled equipment and then preparing ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the handwashing sink on the cook line. Operator replaced them. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vent over the mop sink soiled.

36-34-5

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove tile next to back door with a hole in it. Operator stated it was on the repair list and said she would plug the hole. **Corrective Action Taken**

36-03-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers not labeled with salt and coconut. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Jan 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed glass cleaner stored above the prep table in back kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed both soda gun holsters at the bar without a drain line. **Repeat Violation**

29-17-4

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee eating his lunch on the cook line. Operator coached him and he moved. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-02-4

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

5 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed broken dumpster lid and unable to cover garbage appropriately. Also missing drain plug.

33-15-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator immediately moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 white rolling containers with a bowl used for scooping and no handle. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed the soda gun at bar without a drain line.

29-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 white rolling containers with product removed from original packaging and not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 21, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Two spray bottles containing toxic substances not labeled in host stand area. Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed dishmachine area with standing water on floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils next to hot holding unit stored in water at 82F. Operator removed utensils to clean and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**

10-07-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed white rolling containers in prep area with flour and sugar not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.

How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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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