OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
16547 FISH HAWK BLVD, Lithia FL 33547 · 813.689.9222
Last inspected Feb 4, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
JAN 25
MAR 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on white board in dish area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025063576 | Aug 11, 2025 | Dec 11, 2025 | $800 |
| 3--2024065906 | Oct 21, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Feb 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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. One employees training stated program not started in system, Aiden.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish area, water line turned off due to broken handle
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout causing standing water in several spots through kitchen and dish
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In prep area
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on white board in dish area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cooked rice (117F - Hot Holding), manager placed in microwave to reheat to 165f.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle cook line.
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. One employees training stated program not started in system, Aiden.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish area, water line turned off due to broken handle
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout causing standing water in several spots through kitchen and dish
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In prep area
Food stored in undrained ice. Observed 1.5 racks of ribs on cook line in standing water from melted ice. Manager voluntarily discarded
Hole in or other damage to wall. At bar
Aug 12, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser line.
Aug 11, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed standing water in both floor drains at dish area. Floor drain on middle of cup wine by hand sink backing up with waste water. Hand sink on service station/expo line backing up with waste water. Say Mop sink has standing gray water. Floor drain by office backing up with grey waste water. Manager has plumber coming out. Observed employees walking through waste water in server station and on cook line. Observed water backing up through customer bathrooms. Observed urinal and men's restroom and toilet, overflowing. Observed water overflowing from restroom into dining room blocking access to restrooms.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser line.
May 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Middle cook line and steak station hand sinks. Manager placed paper towels
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Observed cooked potatoes cooling in ice bath oil three compartment sink with large pot with potato soup in ice bath as well.
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet where red hose is attached
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bag on monster in meat reach in cooler. Manager removed
Jan 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet where red hose is attached on left side
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Current thermometer operator has is unable to hold the highest surface temperature
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently have 2 employees working on food safety training and were more than 60 days.
No proof provided that three food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently have three employees that have not completed food safety training and unable to find corporate policy.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in steak reach in cooler. Manager removed
Oct 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in left meat reach in cooler on cook line
Oct 21, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 5 live roaches under three compartment sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized areas
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tea stains in server hand sink
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on cook line. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves rusted in left meat reach in cooler on cook line
May 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/. Three compartment sink removed in bar and replaced with dish machine. Spoke with plan review and full plans are needed.
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tea and coffee stains in server hand sink
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/. Three compartment sink removed in bar and replaced with dish machine. Spoke with plan review and full plans are needed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Or soap at hand sink by dish area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish pit
Dec 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles in disrepair by dish area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Up right steak cooler
Oct 21, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor tiles in disrepair by dish area
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Up right steak cooler
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Whipped butter on expo. Manager time marked
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at mop sink.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants..
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in middle of cook line not operational. Hand sink in prep area not working
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At dish machine area
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At middle hand sink on cook line
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some outdated forms through outback with only the big 5
No soap provided at handwash sink. At middle hand sink on cook line
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment zip tying bags of cooked chili, potato soup and french onion soup and holding for 5 days
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans in dish area.
Floor tiles in disrepair by dish area
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At middle hand sink on cook line
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Up right steak cooler
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.