Outback Steak House

1110 N. Germantown Pkwy., Cordova, TN 38018
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
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Score
High Risk

The inspection history at Outback Steak House is still short, with only one visit logged. The most recent visit was on Nov 13, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

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Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Food Service Establishment Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6. violation not corrected-1200-23-01-03(5)(a)-Proper cold holding PIC notified TCS cold holding food items were held above 41 . Chicken-in the BOH prep sink stored at room temperature is 46. Container of lobster stored on the BOH prep table is 45.Container of shrimp in the dish area stand up cooler is 47.Cooked ribs held in the kitchen RIC cooler above the grill is 46. PIC corrected embargoed 30 lbs of chicken, 25 lbs of lobster, 15 lbs of shrimp, discarded a individual 1/2 rack of ribs.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)6
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.07(2)(a) violation corrected-PIC notified chemical spray bottle stored in the server station was not labeled. Server came around the corner, when asked what is in the spray bottle solution, server replied sanitizer for the tables. Server removed
1200-23-01-.07(2)(a)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1. violation not corrected-1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)- Food contact surfaces: Cleaned and sanitized Multiple cutting boards in the kitchen are stained with darken debris and groves. Encouraged PIC to remove all soiled cutting boards to prevent contamination. Kitchen ice machine with black darken debris. Please wash rinse sanitize the ice machine.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1
Hands clean and properly washed
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3)(a) violation corrected-observed employees transfer between stations and not wash their hands or remove their gloves to prevent contamination. Encouraged PIC to review with the production team when to wash your hands anytime you're interrupted or change you' re production to wash your hands and remove you're gloves.
1200-23-01-.02(3)(a)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(2) 1300-23-01-05(2)-plumbing installed; proper back flow devices. Observed water flowing onto the floor from the dish machine and ice machine . Please escalate repair to prevent water flowing onto the floor. service required
1200-23-01-.05(2)
Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4. 1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4.- Wiping cloths; properly used and stored Observed sanitizer buckets in the kitchen reading 0 ppm should be 150-200 pp. Assorted wiping cloths were improperly utilized as liners under the tea urns, and on the kitchen counters ,grills. Encouraged PIC when wiping cloths are not in use should be stored in a properly set up sanitize buckets to clean and sanitize food contact surfaces.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(d)4
In-use utensil; properly stored
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv 1200-23-01-.04(6)1.iv- In use utensils; properly stored Whipped butter scoop in the server station. Seasoned scoop in the kitchen stored in stagnant water. Ice scoop for the BOH ice machine stored on the shelf not clean and protected. Encouraged PIC scoops should be held in water at a minimum of 135 to prevent bacteria growth. Ice machine scoop should be stored clean and protected to prevent contamination.
1200-23-01-.04(6)(b)1.iv
Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) 1300-24-01-04(1)- Food and non food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed,used Interior of both Salamanders in the kitchen are solid with dried food debris. Please clean nightly to remove carbon build up.
1200-23-01-.04(1)
Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.05(5) 1200-23-01-.05(5) Exterior garbage can lid is damaged, unnecessary equipment stored in the dumpster area to prevent pest harborage.Please repair the trash lid to prevent pest harborage.
1200-23-01-.05(5)
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3. 1300-23-01-.03(5)(a)3. Approved Thawing methods During the walk through in the BOH observed Container of chicken and a container of Lobsters improperly held at room temperature. Educated PIC on the proper cooling procedures.
1200-23-01-.03(5)(a)3
Thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9. 1200-33-01-.94(2)(d)9-Thermometers provided and accurate. PIC notified multiple refrigeration equipment in the kitchen, walk in cooler, freezer are missing their internal thermometers. Encourage PIC to please place thermometers to properly monitored TCS foods held to 41 and below
1200-23-01-.04(2)(d)9
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1.- Contamination prevented during food preparation,storage and display Open metal can of sauce held in the kitchen RIC was not placed into a food container to prevent contamination. Encouraged PIC to remove food items from metal containers into good grade containers for proper storage.
1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.02(3) 1200-23-01-.023)-Personal Cleanliness Observed salad prep cook actively preparing and handing, cutting vegetables in the kitchen working without a hair net and pajama bottoms to prevent contamination. Encouraged PIC to have all food handlers in the kitchen to wear proper hair restraints and clothing
1200-23-01-.02(3)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Steak House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outback Steak House on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains one inspection in total.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Outback Steak House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.