OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
11950 SHELDON RD, Tampa FL 33626 · 813.920.3100
Last inspected May 20, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pieces of chicken breasts cooked and temped 155F and 157F. Employee placed chicken breasts back on grill to cook, re temped: 170F and 172F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by dish washer is not running hot or cold water. Repairs are being called today and observed another hand washing sink not far from dish washer area.
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles inside bar area are soiled. Staff cleaned soda nozzles.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup thawing in standing water. Chef turned on water.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored behind sliced cooked steak in drawer cooler at cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of diced hard boiled egg (44F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at cook line and a butter (41-49F - Cold Holding) in ice well at expo line. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utility cart at dish machine area. Employee moved cart away from handwash sink at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At middle of the expo line. Operator provided.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour bins at food prep area.
Aug 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding: Pico de gallo 46 F, raw steak 45 F. Operator moved steaks to walk-in freezer and voluntarily discarded Pico. Unable to locate raw steak for red temp.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees have no completion dates on file.
Mar 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per latest approved plan on 2015, the handwash sink has been removed in dish machine area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 food employees trainings expired.
Mar 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per latest approved plan on 2015, the handwash sink has been removed in dish machine area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 food employees trainings expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Mar 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed standing water in floor drain under dish machine. while dish machine operating, observed wastewater from dish machine draining into floor drain then overflowing on floor in dish room, employee have to walk through water on floor to rinse/scrub soiled dishes. three compartment sink available and located in other area in kitchen. Operator contacted plumber, turned off dish machine and setup three compartment sink for manually wash, rinse and sanitize food equipment at time of inspection.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per latest approved plan on 2015, the handwash sink has been removed in dish machine area.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 food employees trainings expired.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Standing water in floor drain under dish machine.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pieces of chicken breasts cooked and temped 155F and 157F. Employee placed chicken breasts back on grill to cook, re temped: 170F and 172F.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped off dirty dishes at warewashing area, then handled plated food to serve the customer without washing hands. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones stored on prep table at expo line. Employee removed cellphones.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish machine area.
Stored food not covered. 2 large containers of cooked pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator covered.
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