OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
10918 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33618 · 813-969-4329
Last inspected Apr 23, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) operator had employee refill the ice
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 23, 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
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink at Hand washing sink closest to walk in cooler in the back kitchen Manager put soap at handwashing sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, pans stacked wet on ware washing drying rack close to dishwasher, manager separated items do dry.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.1 case of raw strawberries stored over ready to eat portioned sauces in walk in cooler closest to dining room, manager moved items to appropriate location.
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of tomato sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chimichurri sauce on front line cook 65F at 12:09am, cooled to 50F at 12:45pm. Employee placed into freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in bar area soiled. Both soda guns in bar area soiled inside gun.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in bar area with cut marks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on front line oven door. Employee relocated tongs during time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles with liquid butter and spray bottle with oil on front line cook not labeled.
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing at mop sink.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Wing butter spread, Mac and cheese bites, blue cheese in Walk in freezer not date marked. Buttermilk and milk in Walk in cooler not date marked. Operator began to date mark some items during time of inspection time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar area are soiled with black mold-like substance inside gun. Interior of ovens on front line cook soiled with food debris.
Ceiling tile missing. 2 missing ceiling tiles adjacent to Walk in cooler and back kitchen exit.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on oven doors on front line cook area. Operator relocated tongs during time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on Reach in cooler at bar area are soiled.
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Located adjacent to back kitchen exit.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sour cream (47F - Cold Holding) operator had employee refill the ice
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Plastic slate in walk in cooler
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
May 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over cooked bacon on dry storage racks. Operator rearranged at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on line near grill.
Water draining onto floor surface under three compartment sink.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe under handwash sink in dish area.
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. SeverEmployee touched hair and began to grasp clean plate for order. Discussed with manager the importance of hand washing.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. DDBSSA sanitizer over requirements. Employee remade to proper sanitation level 700
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. Manager and some employees signed inspection. operator states all employees must complete agreement in trainings course unable to find agreement at time of inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. On floor walk in freezer
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.