Augusta, Richmond County

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

2949 WASHINGTON RD AUGUSTA, GA 30909

Food
Latest score
97
Mar 5, 2026
City
Augusta
County
Richmond
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 972 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop stored in salt container. Repeat violation. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself. Corrected on-site.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust on ceiling tiles above food prep areas. C/a: Clean non-food contact surfaces regularly.

Sep 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed thousand island dressing (8/22/25), soy dressing (9/16/25), caesar dressing(9/18/25), balsamic dressing (9/19/25), steak butter (9/22/25), chimichurri(9/22/25), mashed potatoes (9/23/25) and lobster (9/24/25) all stored past use by dates in WIC. C/a: PIC did remove most of past date items. Monitor expiration dates/use by dates closely and discard as needed.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed female employee in back rep area wearing watch during active food prep. C/a: Refrain from jewelry on the hands and wrists outside of a plain band ring.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scoop in shredded lettuce, house seasoning, and a few other seasoning containers in back prep area. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

Mar 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop stored in lettuce with handle touching product. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust buildup on ceiling in main kitchen area. C/a: Clean both food contact and non-food contact surfaces as needed.

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw beef stored uncovered in RIC on grill line. Repeat violation. c/a: Cover all food in storage.

16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(4)(a) - sewage, other liquid waste mobile holding tank, capacity and drainage (c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed standing water in main kitchen area. C/a: Squeegee or flush water to prevent accidents.

Mar 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 853 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed blue cheese, parmesan cheese, cooked egg, and tomatoes cold holding on prep top cooler at temperatures above 41 degrees F. C/a: Cold hold all food at 41 degrees F or lower.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cheesecake stored in RIC below prep top cooler near grill line stored uncovered. C/a: Cover all food in storage.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floor tiles broken and not in good repair. C/a: Have floor tiles repaired.

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 982 violations

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed plastic cup stored inside sugar. C/a: Store scoops outside of food product itself.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken/missing floor tile in dry storage area holding water. C/a: Squegee standing water. Have floor tile repaired.