OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
31988 US HWY 19, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 727.789.6283
Last inspected May 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
FEB 26
MAY 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in bar 1 live fly in kitchen. 1 live fly in billabong room.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers near walk in cooler by back prep area. Cracked lids in ware washing area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine near dish machine has rust pitted to surface of roof.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in waitstation rusted.
May 4, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 4 live flies in bar 1 live fly in kitchen. 1 live fly in billabong room.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in billabong room needs paper towels,
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting board in kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked containers near walk in cooler by back prep area. Cracked lids in ware washing area.
Interior of ice machine/bin with rust that has pitted the surface Interior of ice machine near dish machine has rust pitted to surface of roof.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in cooler in waitstation rusted.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil and water on cook line unlabeled. Operator label bottles.
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 5lb can of tomato sauce.
Live, small flying insects found One live fly found in bar in billabong room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer spray stored in hand wash sink in main bar. Operator removed sanitizer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above ware washing station soiled with debris. Vents in employee restroom soiled with debris
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 damaged can of tomato sauce stored next to undamaged cans in dry storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle on stovetop. Operator moved tongs to proper area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine in wait station soiled with debris. Grill of soda machine soiled with debris. PVC pipe by dish machine soiled.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in coolers on cook line are pitted with rust.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall of employee bathroom soiled,
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. Pans and rack holding staged baked potatoes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked without being completely dry in dish room on upper shelf.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large PVC pipe used in dish room soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze. Otters on the cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Liquid butter.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rack and pans holding baked potatoes in dry storage.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas storage areas
Oct 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad prep; shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chopped egg (48F - Cold Holding), blue cheese dressing 46F cold hold, ranch dressing 47F cold hold. See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad prep; shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chopped egg (48F - Cold Holding), blue cheese dressing 46F cold hold, ranch dressing 47F cold hold. See stop sale
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rack and pans holding baked potatoes in dry storage.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep unit in salad prep not holding temperatures at proper temperatures
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas storage areas
Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries on the floor of freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls stored as clean not inverted of protected. Food debris present. Operator removed the soiled bowl to be washed, rinsed and sanitized..
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Metal pans being stored on a shelf that is soiled with food debris.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers stacked before completely dry
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated unit in the salad station not holding food at a minimum of 41F.
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ranch dressing ( home made) (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing ( home made) (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing ( home made) (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing ( home made) (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stacked food containers,dishes and bowls near dish washer contain food debris. Operator removed soiled food contact surfaces to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and bowls stored clean not inverted.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated unit in the salad station not holding food at a minimum of 41F.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under counter in dish room.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under and behind equipment on cook line in prep and storage areas
Interior of oven
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Salad area, cook line storage areas
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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