Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Outback Steakhouse, located at 2145 Lavista Rd, Atlanta, GA, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 5, 2026, with a score of 70. This inspection identified three major violations, including issues with a certified food protection manager, proper eating/tasting/drinking/tobacco use, and adequate handwashing facilities. The steakhouse has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its four scored visits.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
70
Jul 8, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
May 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Mar 5, 2026 Inspection
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: Observed no CFSM documentation posted upon arrival. CA: Advised PIC The original CFSM certificate shall be posted in public view in each food service establishment. An additional copy shall be retained on file at the food service establishment at all times, and shall be made available for inspection by the Health Authority.
511-6-1.03(3)(c)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employees cell phone and single-use drink cup stored on the server station prep table next to prepared cups of butter without lids. CA: Advised PIC Employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separate from food preparation and serving areas, equipment or utensil areas and food storage areas. However, drinking from a single service beverage cup with a secure lid and straw that is handled to prevent contamination of the employee’s hands, the container, exposed food, clean equipment, utensils and linens, unwrapped single-service and single-use articles will be allowed. COS: PIC removed the employee items and sanitizer the surface
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no paper towel stored inside the holder next to the cook station on the line, dispenser not working. CA: Advised PIC Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with: 1. Individual, disposable towels; Pf 2. A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; Pf 3. A heated-air hand drying device; Pf or 4. A hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. COS: PIC placed a container of paper towel inside of a container and placed them above the dispenser
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed debris build-up inside the nozzle of the sweet tea urn. CA: Advised PIC equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: PIC dumped the tea and washed/sanitized the machine during time of inspection
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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