Outback Steakhouse
4220 S Tamiami Trl, Venice, FL 34293 · Permanent Food Service · License 6804532
What drove the grade
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield at cooks line fry station.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 12 routine inspection1 intermediate, 4 basic-7
- Safety score93
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
5 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield at cooks line fry station.
Basic4
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed cooks line equipment with heavy buildup of food debris and grease.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at bar.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in prep area and cooks line.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.