What is Outback Steakhouse's health inspection score?

Outback Steakhouse has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?

Outback Steakhouse was last inspected on January 6, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Outback Steakhouse have?

Outback Steakhouse has 11 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Outback Steakhouse safe to eat at?

Outback Steakhouse has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Outback Steakhouse serve?

Outback Steakhouse serves Steakhouse cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Outback Steakhouse

Name: Outback Steakhouse
Address: 8101 W HIGGINS RD, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 82

8101 W HIGGINS RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/6/2025

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Steakhouse•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 69% of steakhouse restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jan 6, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

15 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-18

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

8101 W HIGGINS RD, Chicago, IL 60631

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

Aug

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct 2023

2 inspections

3 basic

Oct

May 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED ON COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED CHICKEN BEING THAWED IN SITTING WATER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO THAW ITEMS EITHER IN REFRIGERATOR OR UNDER COLD, RUNNING WATER.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK COMING FROM PIPE UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICTES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−21 pts

Oct 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
NO TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THERMOMETER FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE TEST STRIPS OR DISHMACHINE THEREMOMETER BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
1-COMPARTMENT DUMP SINK ALONG COOKLINE LEAKING AT BASE ALSO PREP AREA HANDWASH SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (BY SODA SYRUP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE DISHMACHINE. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 23

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SMALL LEAK AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP LINE.MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High

2 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING STEAK AND SHRIMP ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED IN USE DISH MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT 180F AT MANIFOLD AND NOT REACHING 160F AT PLATES SURFACE. MACHINE WAS TAGGED DURING INSPECTION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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