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Accommodation & Food Services · Colonial Heights, VA

Outback Steakhouse

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Outback Steakhouse ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,575
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers

Outback Steakhouse in Colonial Heights, VA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,575. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $5,683 in back wages owed to 23 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Outback Steakhouse 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,540 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of 0 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (8.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $5,683 in back wages owed to 23 affected workers. For comparison, American Deli in Montgomery, AL is another accommodation & food services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#80,540
of 99,447 penalized employers
$5,683
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 76/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $6K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($6K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Outback Steakhouse compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Accommodation & Food Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Outback Steakhouse runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,575 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Accommodation & Food Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Outback Steakhouse.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.005.010.015.019.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUS 23 LODGE LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ENCANTO RESTAURANTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SNOW SUMMIT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRIMAX LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HOTEL NIKKO GUAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MARYLAND CANTINA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CHALLENGE UNLIMITED,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PRO FOODS INC. D.B.A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7NHM HI CRAIG LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1WENDCO NORTHWEST LIM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3RESIDENCE INN BY MAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RALEIGH PITMASTER EM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAFETERIA EL BORICUA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0KENNEWICK HILTON GAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FRIARS KITCHEN & BAK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SUBWAY OF BATTLE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SWING WINE BAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4POPEYES LOUISIANA KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3WOODSPUR FARMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SH RESTAURANT GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Outback Steakhouse, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Outback Steakhouse has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Accommodation & Food Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Outback Steakhouse in the Accommodation & Food Services enforcement ledger

Among 1,746 Accommodation & Food Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Outback Steakhouse ranks #1,242 at $1,575 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Outback Steakhouse ranks #13,151 among 22,851 Accommodation & Food Services employers with WHD recoveries ($5,683).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,575 OSHA penalties plus $5,683 WHD back wages (78.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Outback Steakhouse Compares

Outback Steakhouse's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector average of 0.5 violations per employer.

Against the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-02-09

Last Inspection

2012-08-09

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$788

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,941

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $788 per inspection vs. the Accommodation & Food Services average of $2,941.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$1,575

Current Penalty Amount

$1,575

Penalty Reduction

None

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$7,258

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$5,683
Employees Affected
23
WHD Violations
23
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$247
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$5,683

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Outback Steakhouse owed $5,683 in back wages to 23 employees across 1 case and 23 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Accommodation & Food Services

How Outback Steakhouse compares to the Accommodation & Food Services sector, which has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Outback Steakhouse Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.2
Violations 3 0.5
Total Penalty $1,575 $670
Avg Penalty per Inspection $788 $2,941
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Nationwide Accommodation & Food Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Outback Steakhouse, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,575 here).

Volga Corporation DBA Dunkin Donuts $1,575 NC Seagrill Restaurant $1,575 GU Marpor Corporation $1,575 PR National 9 Hotel $1,575 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

US 23 Lodge LLC DBA Victory Inn and Suites of Ann Arbor 2 insp. Ann Arbor, MI Encanto Restaurants, INC. 2 insp. Mayaguez, PR Snow Summit LLC 2 insp. Big Bear Lake, CA Brimax LLC 2 insp. Laramie, WY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Accommodation & Food Services

Showing 5 of 25015 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Deli
Montgomery, AL
0 inspections $0
Comfort Inn.
Oakland, CA
0 inspections $0
Tudors Biscuit World
Milton, WV
0 inspections $0
Hometown Inn & Suites
Jacksonville, FL
0 inspections $0
Econo Lodge
Johnstown, PA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Outback Steakhouse's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Outback Steakhouse against American Deli, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Outback Steakhouse's inspection and penalty record is typical for Accommodation & Food Services or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Accommodation & Food Services sector
  • Outback Steakhouse also carries $5,683 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Outback Steakhouse safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Outback Steakhouse's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Accommodation & Food Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Outback Steakhouse have? ▼
Outback Steakhouse has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,575.
How many OSHA inspections has Outback Steakhouse had? ▼
Outback Steakhouse has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-09 and the most recent on 2012-08-09. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Outback Steakhouse? ▼
Outback Steakhouse has been assessed $1,575 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $5,683 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Outback Steakhouse have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Outback Steakhouse has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Outback Steakhouse been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Outback Steakhouse, resulting in $5,683 in back wages owed to 23 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Outback Steakhouse operate in? ▼
Outback Steakhouse operates in the Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS code 722110). This industry has 25,016 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 5,697 total OSHA inspections and $16.76M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Outback Steakhouse owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Outback Steakhouse owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $5,683 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Outback Steakhouse rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Outback Steakhouse ranks #80,540 (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Outback Steakhouse's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Outback Steakhouse's total OSHA penalty of $1,575 is above the Accommodation & Food Services industry average of $670 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Deli in Montgomery, AL is a similar accommodation & food services employer with $0 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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