Outback Steakhouse in Sanford
Last inspected:
180 Hickman Dr, Sanford, FL 32771Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Sanford Outback Steakhouse has been inspected 24 times since January 2022, accumulating 150 violations—an average of 6.25 per inspection, approximately 20% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations appear in nearly every recent inspection, with chemical storage cited 8 times across the past four inspections alone. Employee health policy violations—including failure to report illness and improper handwashing—recur frequently, appearing in 6 of the most recent 8 inspections. Proper cooking temperatures have been cited in 4 of the past 5 inspections. The most recent inspection on November 7, 2025 identified 16 violations including high-priority findings in employee health policy, toxic substance control, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, and approved food source, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Sanford last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 28, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Sanford?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Sanford had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Sanford has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Sanford find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Sanford was most recently inspected on April 28, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Sanford ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Sanford has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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