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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
2145 LAVISTA RD , ATLANTA, GA 30329 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (March 5, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B86March 5, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving management & training, handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed no CFSM documentation posted upon arrival.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(3)(c) - certification documentation (pf)”Observed no paper towel stored inside the holder next to the cook station on the line, dispenser not working.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”Observed debris build-up inside the nozzle of the sweet tea urn.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed an employees cell phone and single-use drink cup stored on the server station prep table next to prepared cups of butter without lids.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”B85July 8, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed sliced tomatoes and sliced steak stored inside the single-door reach-in cooler next to the grill, rice pilaf and ahi tuna stored inside the reach-in cooler/drawer holding at temperatures above 41*F(SEE TEMPERATURE LOG).
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed debris build-up inside the nozzle of the sweet tea urn.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”A91November 22, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed 2 containers of 3 cheese meat and a container of raw shrimp holding at temperatures above 41*F during.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”B84May 2, 20244 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed 2 sanitizer buckets closely stored next to clean plates and trays during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)”Observed soap dispenser in disrepair with no soap accessible at the server station upon arrival.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)”Observed metal container of knives and spoons with water and small food particles in direct contact with the mouth portion.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed several dishes stacked wet on dish racks in the dish pit.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”This inspection deducted 16 points, but only 13 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B88October 17, 20235 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed 1 metal pan of spoons and 1 metal pan of steak knives with food debris stored clean during time of inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed 1 employee with 4 bracelets, 1 employee with a watch and another employee with a hair tie on their wrist while handling food in the main kitchen.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed several wiping cloths stored on the counter tops in the main kitchen with food debris.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”Observed expired 2023 food service permit posted upon arrival.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)”Observed several dishes stacked wet on dish racks throughout the kitchen.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FS044-446755. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.