Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Outback Steakhouse has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Outback Steakhouse's latest score of 61 falls below the Seminole average of 71. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly in rear prep area 1 live fly next to employee restroom Not landing on food contact surfaces
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line, restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelves and equipment in rear prep area
36-73-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In rear prep area **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooler gaskets soiled Display monitors soiled over food on cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins on storage racks
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
61
Jul 22, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to grill and tea dispenser, restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Bags of water softener on the ground outside, staff relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On storage shelves at rear of kitchen **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Lobster tails in untrained ice in walk in cooler, staff removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-31-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hot hold equipment above grill soiled Accumulation of grease under grill Cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
70
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Surface cleaner bottle in dining room not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Above prep table behind cook line, removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins on storage racks with cracked and chipped edges
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Lobster tail in undrained ice in walk-in cooler
08B-31-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Coolers on cook line
22-16-4
70
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
74
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in hand sink on cook line, used as dump sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Plastic bins on storage shelves **Repeat Violation**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Accumulation of food debris and grease on sides of grill on cook line
23-03-4
82
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
50
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In breading powder on cook line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Clean bowls in walk-in freezer under raw fish
24-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. On storage shelf next to rear door, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on walk-in beer cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic to go lids on cook line, operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line under salad station
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream on cook line not covered
08B-12-5
64
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice bath above alto sham: cut lettuce 51 degrees F. Operator placed an ice bag on lettuce. Re-temp 43 degrees F. Single door reach in cooler next to tall double door cooler that holds steaks on cook line: shredded cheese blend 64 degrees F, homemade ranch 62 degrees F, onion bloom sauce 66 degrees F. Operator provided temperature logs for foods in that cooler that temped at 38 degrees F at 10:30. Breaker tripped for cooler between the time foods were temped and inspection occurred. Operator voluntarily discarded foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting board on cook line. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on top of bread mix box. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clear storage containers on drying rack in dish pit area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Under green cutting board of cook line.
21-04-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold-like substance on base components of soda fountain in server's station **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Establishment reuses tin cans. Per operator it is used to hold nachos for presentation and then removed after served at table.
25-32-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Acid sanitizer used as solution. 170 DDBSA 452 Lactic acid which is under concentration allowed on instructions. Operator replaced. 272 DDBSA 754 Lactic acid. **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
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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 Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 Seminole?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Seminole average of 71.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around six 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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