A TikTok video of an Outback Steakhouse cook has sparked a social media firestorm. Why is the video creating controversy?
Outback Steakhouse is a casual dining restaurant chain. It is mostly famous for grilled steaks and the iconic Bloomin’ Onion.
The chain has over 1,000 locations in 23 countries throughout the world. It was founded in the March of 1988, first in Tampa, Florida.
Since then, it has been serving millions of people around the world. Recently, a TikTok video related to the steakhouse has gone viral.
Watch: Outback Steakhouse TikTok Viral Video “Is The Grill Clean”
An Outback Steakhouse cook went viral on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.
In the video, we can see him grilling many steaks simultaneously on a questionably clean grill.
The clip was captioned: “Getting whooped on a Monday,”. Its content lasted for 15 seconds, which slowly showed arrays of steaks.
TikTok users can easily witness, the steaks being pressed on a dirty-looking grill dripping with oil.
Moreover, each and every part of the grill was gunked-up with a layer of burnt black grease. The cook who had posted the video then begins cook at the dining chain.
The behind the scenes video of the kitchen got over 53,200 views and 466 likes on Tiktok.
However, it was deleted in the morning, as it sparked controversy on various other social media platforms.
The Viral Steak Cooking Video Creates Controversy
The viral steak cooking video on Tiktok has sparked a debate on dirty restaurant kitchens and labor.
While the Tikoker, who posted the video, was apparently just trying to share his everyday grind. Many people instantly commented on how filthy the grill appeared to be.
@doingthisMOMthing365 commented: “I’ve heard if you saw how the kitchen looks in restaurants you wouldn’t eat.
Likewise, a user with handle @Jeffpowell385 stated: “Some things you just don’t show.
Another dissatisfied commentator wrote: “This makes me never wanna eat out.”
@Katlynpatton5 says: “A lot of people have never been in a commercial kitchen and it shows.
Soon, the video received thousands of comments from angry people. They’ve all expressed their displeasure with the inept management.
While, some have also supported the Steakhouse, arguing that due to a manpower shortage, they must provide food quickly.