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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

4220 S TAMIAMI TRL, Venice FL 34293 · 941.497.2700

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats220
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804532
Grade history
OCT 23
AUG 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 67F and shredded cheese 59F on wait staff side of cooks line. Operator stated item were only taken out of refrigerator 1 hour prior. Observed operator fill ice bath holders with more ice to cool items to proper temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters over grill.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in dishwasher area.
Basic/36-27-5
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Intermediate/11-07-5
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Oct 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Intermediate/11-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counter by wait staff are and soda machine.
Basic/12B-07-4
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter 67F and shredded cheese 59F on wait staff side of cooks line. Operator stated item were only taken out of refrigerator 1 hour prior. Observed operator fill ice bath holders with more ice to cool items to proper temperature.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Observed operator replace paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 101F on front of cooks line wait staff side. Observed operator remove utensils to be washed and refilled container with 155F water.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed insulation by interior of Walk-in cooler door is exposed with mold-like substance growth.
Basic/23-03-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.