Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
74
Score
The Outback Steakhouse, located at 6390 N Lockwood Ridge Rd in Sarasota, FL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 3, 2025. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and one minor violation, including soiled ceiling vents and issues with glove use by an employee. While most of the nine inspections on record for this Sarasota steakhouse have been low-risk, the most recent inspection noted these specific concerns.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Violations — Dec 3, 2025 Inspection
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
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
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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