OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
3403 HENDERSON BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813.875.4329
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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FEB 26
MAR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on stacked food containers stored on shelves in kitchen
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing drain plug at dumpster at time of inspection.
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on cooks line. Operator had employee label during inspection.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf on cooks line over cutting boards and food. Operator had employee move drink during inspection.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large plastic food containers with broken corner stored on shelf. Operator removed and disposed of food containers during inspection
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water temping 115F. Operator had utensils removed to be washed and raised water temp during inspection
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of liquid margarine not labeled on cooks line. Operator had employee label during inspection.
Aug 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks on back dock not secured at time of inspection. Operator chained during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around kitchen equipment in kitchen at time of inspection
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster at time of inspection
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris stuck to food trays stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator placed tray in dish to be was at time of inspection
Jan 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer soiled with food debris. Operator had employee detail machine during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Showed operator during inspection.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal food containers in prep room
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on line in steam well stored in water of 122F. Operator had water replaced during inspection and increased temperature of steam well
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No v breaker on hose bib outside behind dumpster
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's bathroom not reaching 100f. Temp 81f
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank with chain.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish still partially frozen, operator removed from packaging. Inspector discussed with operator proper thawing of reduced oxygen packaged fish.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar and kitchen soiled under equipment.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas throughout kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on hot line heavily soiled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom hws didn't have signage
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards. Operator moved.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.