Outback Steakhouse in Inverness
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2225 Hwy 44 W, Inverness, FL 34453Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Outback Steakhouse in Inverness has recorded 28 inspections and 81 total violations since 2016, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have included employee health reporting failures, shell stock handling violations, water supply issues, and management awareness deficiencies. The facility received a warning on August 9, 2024 for 7 violations including improper employee health reporting and shell stock requirements. An administrative complaint was recommended following a September 10, 2025 complaint inspection that documented management awareness violations. The most recent inspection on March 17, 2026 identified 10 violations—6 high-priority findings including hand washing and consumer advisory failures, and basic violations related to parasite destruction—and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Inverness: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Inverness: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Outback Steakhouse in Inverness: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 6 inspections8 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Not available electronically
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Inverness: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Inverness last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Inverness was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 17, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Inverness?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Inverness are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Single-use items.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Inverness had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Inverness has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Inverness find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Inverness was most recently inspected on March 17, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Inverness ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Inverness has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Inverness had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Outback Steakhouse in Inverness has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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