OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
1900 4 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33704 · 727.898.2016
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table at 2:21pm. Operator placed item in ice bath. Rechecked temp at 2:44pm a. house made ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) 44f
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023054836 | Aug 18, 2023 | Oct 26, 2023 | $800 |
| 3--2023022824 | Mar 6, 2023 | May 11, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils at dessert station standing in water at 101F. Manager replaced with hot water above 135F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven with build up of burnt food debris
Feb 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked chicken cooking on line. Checked initial temperature after first cook at 148F. Employee returned chicken to flat top grill to resume cook. Rechecked final cook temp at 168F.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands between tasks. Inspector stopped employee who removed gloves and promptly washed her hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepared coconut shrimp in reach-in cooler located in rear prep area at 47F. Manager stated item was placed during lunch rush. Manager placed shrimp into walk-in cooler and on ice. Rechecked temperature at 43F.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added with hose at mop sink. Discussed with manager requirements for vacuum breaker when utilizing a splitter.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. All hand wash sinks in establishment at 75F. Discussed with manager water must reach 85F.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee clean cutting board with wet wiping board. Employee then removed gloves and began to put on new ones to change tasks. Inspector stopped employee and discussed washing hands prior to putting on gloves. Employee washed hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Manager dumped ice into handwash sink on line
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Surfsce rust observed on reach-in cooler shelves at front bar.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine exterior soiled.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor behind high temp dish machine at front bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk-in freezer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom oven on line with accumulation of debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets pn reach-in coolers on cookline soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach-in coolers at front bar soiled with debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking from mop sink faucet during operating hours.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution tested at 0PPM. Manager corrected to 200PPM.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From prep table at 2:21pm. Operator placed item in ice bath. Rechecked temp at 2:44pm a. house made ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding) 44f
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pan and scoops stored inside bowl of hand wash sink on cooks line. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cooks line and warewashing area. Operator provided paper towels.
Dishmachine in bar area not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator stated glasses are washed in warewashing area in kitchen.
Water leaking from hand wash sink faucet in wait station area.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Unwashed produce over ready to eat meat in walk in cooler
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prime rib from previous day marked correctly
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purses on food storage racks near bar
Equipment in poor repair. Cooks line ice cream cooler lids
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line reach in cooler at end of line
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch forehead adjust hat then continue to touch food contact surfaces on the cooks line with no hand wash
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water from condenser freezing on unused product in walk in freezer
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cooks line microwave
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish area
Aug 19, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Fly dropping on ceiling in kitchen near ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area
Aug 18, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Fly dropping on ceiling in kitchen near ice machine
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 flies above bar 10 flies below main bar. 2 flies landing on open liquor bottles Approximately 50 flies in food/ dry storage closet landing on open parchment paper, bags of potatoes, open single service items, and open condiment bottles. 15 flies on and above ice machine in kitchen. 10 flies on ceiling in hallway behind bar connecting dining room to kitchen 5 flies on wall in left entrance to kitchen 6 flies above server POS area at opposite entrance of kitchen 4 flies under dish machine in kitchen
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Uncovered Raw lobster tails over cooked mushroom portions in reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager organized properly
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dish pit. Manager placed towels at sink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen ice machine
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area
Food stored on floor. 2 cases of chicken on floor 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.