Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Outback Steakhouse six times, with records going back to 2024. On Apr 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to eight violations.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Outback Steakhouse's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed pans of romaine lettuce and grilled chicken stored without date marking information in the reach in cooler on the prep line. PIC advised that items were prepared today and placed date marks for the items.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cookies cooling on clean dish rack. PIC was advised to keep one side for cooling cookies away from the clean dishes, while also placing a full sheet pan on the shelf above to prevent contamination of the cookies. PIC was also advised have separate shelves for cooling and storing clean dishes.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Observed waitress staff further prepping baked potatoes without hair restraints.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dish wet nesting on the clean dish rack. PIC was advised to allow dishes to air dry before stacking.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed raw meat reach in cooler with a condensation leak on the upper left corner. A pan of water was observed inside of the cooler underneath the leak to catch the water. PIC was advised to move all food items on the right side and to keep food items covered. PIC was also advised to place a work order for the reach in cooler. Please send repair invoice and summary to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov by 4/24/2026.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster area in need of deep cleaning due to debris and grease build up around the dumpster.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles buckling and in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles with dust accumulation throughout the kitchen and on the ceiling of the walk in cooler in front of the cooler fans. Observed women's restroom floor drain completely removed from the floor. Observed water underneath the floor tiles in the dish machine area. Observed water coming out of the floor when walking on it.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
67
Oct 17, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food debris on plates in clean dish storage area. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple prepped vegetables and ribs, as well as portioned shredded cheese and sour cream without proper date marking in walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler respectively. Employees began the process of placing date marking stickers on items prepped today day and discarded items not prepped today.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed employee coffee cup stored directly above prep table where employee was cutting meat products and drunken from water bottle in bowl cooler. Employee moved coffee cup and manager threw away water. 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) (k) Hygienic Practices. 1. Employees shall not use any form of tobacco products, or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, while engaged in food preparation or service, nor while in areas used for equipment or utensil washing and storage, food preparation or food storage. Employees shall only use tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking in approved designated areas. 2. Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipme...
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chocolate chip cookies stored uncovered below unused wiping cloth and facility tablet (used to create labels) and in stored uncovered in walk-in freezer. PIC placed cover over cookies.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoops for food items stored in water at a temperature of 117F and 112F. Manager began the process of heating water to 135F.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed plates and bowls throughout the main kitchen and bar area not stored inverted or covered. Employees inverted items.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles throughout the main kitchen with dust accumulation and ceiling tile, containing sprinkler, cracking in dry storage room.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed rusting on vent in above dish machine clean cup area.
511-6-1.07(2)(j)
61
Apr 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed seven (7) containers of steakhouse cheese dip held past the discard date 4/21/2025.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed fruit container in the bar area displayed without cover. PIC corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(u)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance on the soda gun nozzle in the bar area. Observed black syrup build up on interior surface of soda fountain nozzles in the main kitchen. Observed food-like particles on clean plates that were not stored inverted on the cook line.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in the walk-in cooler, cooked bacon in the reach in cooler, and portioned cheese in the reach in cooler without date mark information.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of bread stored on dish drying rack below wet dishes. Observed portioned bags of sugar sitting in water. PIC removed the sugar.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed several food equipment and containers wet nesting. Food equipment and containers must be adequately air dried before storing.
511-6-1.05(10)(a)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed plates and bowls in the kitchen not stored inverted in the kitchen and reach in freezer next to the salad prep station.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler shelves in the main kitchen and bar area with rust and peeled paint. Food debris on exterior surface of the reach in freezer lid where plates are stored. Observed food debris on the baked potato storage rack. Observed reach in cooler under salad prep unit with water nesting inside. Observed food debris in the reach in cooler.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed leak in the walk in cooler coming from around the camera causing water to drip on a box of chicken. Observed soda gun nozzle in the bar area with a constant leak. PIC placed a work order. Observed clogged drain in the reach in cooler causing the catch tray to fill up with water and food debris. Observed catch pan in the raw meat reach in cooler for a leak.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed water nesting on the floor in the bar area. Observed food debris underneath dry storage shelves. Observed dust accumulation on the ceilings above the cook line and above the inside wall in cooler door. Observed dust debris above the ice cream reach in cooler.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
45
Nov 1, 2024
Followup
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a condensation leak in the vegetable reach in cooler. PIC removed vegetables to prevent potential contamination (COS). PIC will contact maintenance and have the cooler repaired by November 5, 2024.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed thermometers missing from three cold holding units (beer walk in cooler and two reach in coolers). PIC advised that thermometers will be added to all cold holding units in the warmest part of the unit.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
90
Oct 22, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 12 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed ready to eat mushrooms and onions stored under raw shrimp and raw lobster in the reach in cooler on the prep line. Observed raw pork chops stored under raw beef in the reach in cooler on the prep line. Obserevd shredded carrots stored next to raw coconut shrimp in the reach in cooler next to the fryers in the main kitchen. Manager corrected on site by properly re-arranging storage for ready to eat and raw food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the salad prep top cooler equipment switch to 'off' and all food items were cold held above 41F. Manager discarded all food items. Observed the bottom of the reach in cooler with raw chicken breast that were cold held above 41F. Manager discarded the raw chicken.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
3-1B - food received at proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed no documentation of key-drop delivery temperatures recorded. The general manager stated that the key-drop delivery for frozen food items were made at 4:09am and stored in the walk in cooler on the floor. General manager stated that the frozen delivered item(s) were then stored in the walk in freezer around 9am. Evidence of previous temperature abuse was observed due to the large amount of water on the floors in the back of the walk in cooler where the frozen items were previously stored.
511-6-1.04(3)(a)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water in women's restroom sink.
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed black and pink mold like substances on interior surfaces of ice machine and soda machine ice bin lid.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed male employees with beards longer than a half inch without beard restraints. Observed managers without any hair restraints. General manager corrected on-site.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed food service permit not displayed in plain sight for patrons to view upon entering the establishment.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed ice scoops for the ice machine stored on top of the ice machine in between use. Ice scoops should be stored in a way to prevent possible contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris at the bottom of the reach in cooler drawers in the service station and cook line station.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: Observed 1 drain underneath the hand sink in the back prep area of the kitchen and 2 drains in the dishwashing machine area clogged and observed sewage backing up onto the kitchen floors. Establishment must close and remain closed until drains in the kitchen have been repaired and the health authority receives invoices of repairs and approves re-open.
511-6-1.06(4)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust build up on ceiling tiles and vents near the fryer equipment, along the cook and prep line, and above the ice machine. Observed dead bugs in the light shield above the prep line and ice machine.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple light shields throughout the kitchen and prep area with an thick dust debris.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
37
Mar 14, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Ice bin contained mold like substance on the interior walls and ice chute.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed cakes in the reach in cooler uncovered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mold build up observed around the three compartments sink
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Hand sink wastewater pipe leaking (Dishwashing and preparation sink). Reach in cooler leaking in the bar.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Build up observed on and around ceiling vents and ceiling tile
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Stockbridge?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Stockbridge average of 79.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly six 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 three times per year on average.
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