Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
1481 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Port Charlotte steakhouse has received 25 inspections since November 2022, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, close to the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have appeared repeatedly across inspections, particularly employee health policy violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), proper hand and arm washing violations (cited in at least 3 inspections), and chemical storage violations (cited in at least 5 inspections). Food contact surface sanitation violations and consumer advisory violations also recur. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 was triggered by a complaint and found 8 violations including two high-priority employee health policy violations and two high-priority hand washing violations; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2019040849 | $200.00 | Jun 24, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 21, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte are: Toxic substance control, Consumer advisory, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on January 21, 2026 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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 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 Port Charlotte faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte been fined?
- Outback Steakhouse in Port Charlotte has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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