OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
11308 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace FL 33617 · 813.980.0755
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust soiled ceiling tiles in some of the areas of the kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In the dish drying rack. Manager removed so they can be washed again.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed strawberries being stored over washed limes and lemons in the walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet containers in the dish drying area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the clean dish drying rack. Manager removed.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink being stored above the salad bar make line. Manager removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on the dish drying rack in the dish washing area. Explained proper drying method.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of medication stored behind bar near hand sink, operator discarded at time of inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal item observed on food storage shelf above bread. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop in cut lettuce touching food, operator moved to approved position at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on container in dish area, operator removed at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus over washed lettuce, operator moved at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager had bottle labeled.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
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Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. Observed raw meat prep table with plastic gloves in walk in cooler and closest hand sink is outside of walk in
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed raw meat prep table with plastic gloves in walk in cooler and closest hand sink is outside of walk in
Observed 1/6 and 1/3 pans cracked on cook line
Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam or vapors in kitchen. Hoods Over fryer station not functioning properly
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.