Outback Steakhouse in Ocala
Last inspected:
4899 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34470Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Outback Steakhouse #2023 in Ocala has been subject to escalating enforcement over the past two years, with 28 inspections yielding 192 total violations—an average of 6.9 per inspection, significantly above Florida's 5.2 average. High-priority violations have become concentrated and recurring: employee health policy failures appeared in 5 of the last 7 inspections; improper chemical storage and toxic substance control violations were cited in 6 of the last 7 inspections; proper cooking temperatures were documented as deficient in 5 of the last 7 inspections; and handwashing and hand-washing facilities failures were cited in 4 of the last 7 inspections. Shell stock handling violations—a critical seafood safety requirement—appeared in 4 of the last 7 inspections. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. On August 20, 2025, a routine inspection documented 22 violations including four high-priority findings, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. Most recently, on September 4, 2025, a complaint-based full inspection documented 18 violations including one high-priority violation, and an Administrative Complaint Recommended disposition was issued—indicating the state is pursuing formal disciplinary proceedings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 4 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Outback Steakhouse in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Ocala last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse #2023 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 4, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse #2023 in Ocala are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Ocala had?
- Outback Steakhouse #2023 in Ocala has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Ocala find?
- Outback Steakhouse #2023 in Ocala was most recently inspected on September 4, 2025 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse #2023 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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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