Outback Steakhouse

A+Cutting Edge

1860 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa 85203

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-56864

Score based on 10 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 20, 2026.

Excellent

Mesa restaurant avg: 93

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history11 on record

2026

Jul 1, 2026RoutinecleanA+

Apr 3, 2026RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report was e-mailed. Discussed revising the written time as a control policy to better reflect the items where time is used for biological control.

2025

Nov 10, 2025RoutinecleanA+

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report was e-mailed. This inspection was conducted as an Inspection Upon Request, please see EHR2500365. Discussed considering using Time as a Control for the items in the ice bath on the server side across from the grill.

Oct 22, 2025Routine1 priority1 coreall corrected on siteB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.This establishment is enrolled in the Maricopa County Environmental Services Cutting Edge Program and is on the Cutting Edge of food safety.Inspection report was e-mailed. Any substance(s) added to food must be GRAS (Generally Recognized as Safe) and/or used consistent with all legal requirements. The permit holder is responsible for ensuring that their menu items comply. This establishment was found to be using Kratom or THC as a food ingredient. The Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) is the agency responsible for regulating the use of Kratom and THC in food. You must contact ADHS to obtain information on requirements related to these products. For additional information, please refer to the ADHS Kava and Other Dietary Supplement Products Letter at https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/food-safety-environmental-services/index.php.

#21 — Proper Hot Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

Inspector's notes

Observed cooked mushrooms in metal pan in a holder above the grill with an internal temperature of 106*F. Observed pieces of blooming onion in bowl under heat lamp meant for burger toppings with an internal temperature of 110*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 135°F or above. All TCS foods improperly hot held were reheated to 165°F at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(1) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4614/AMC-Toolbox---Hot-Holding.

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed plastic bins and pans stacked in storage that were not fully dried. All equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. Please ensure that all equipment is fully dried before stacking and putting in storage. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

Jul 15, 2025RoutinecleanA+

Jun 16, 2025Advisorynot scoredclean

Mar 12, 2025RoutinecleanA+

2024

Oct 21, 2024RoutinecleanA+

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Mar 5, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailedAward: B,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Michelle Lee

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. Observed a member of kitchen staff preparing portioned raw chicken and bell peppers. Employee removed gloves and transitioned to grabbing plates with RTE sliced dessert. Employee was asked to cease activities and wash hands. Plates were to be changed to clean but manager voluntarily discarded dessert. Discussed when to wash between interacting with Raw foods and ready to eat foods. Corrected. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 14, 2023RoutinecleanA+

This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed Discussed with manager the desire to add additional items to time control policy.Award: Cutting Edge A+,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Michelle Lee

Jul 27, 2023Routine1 coreA+

This establishment received a(n) A+ Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.This establishment is on the Cutting Edge of food safety and was awarded an “A+” grade.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about hand washing policy, time control policy, and equipment use at deep fry station.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Signer: Michelle Lee,Award: Cutting Edge A+

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Core-4-901.11, C: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required ---Observed small ramekins used for butter where put back into service still wet from bleach dishwasher use. Talked to manager about policy. Ensure that dishes are air dried first, before being brought back into service. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →