OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

2020 W BRANDON BLVD # 190

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8747023

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink outside. Manager replaced Corrected On-Site
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water in outside mop sink. Manager ran hot water and cleared line Corrected On-Site
  • 28-14-5:High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed solidified grease on ground at outside mop sink where there is a crack in curb
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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 employee was a transfer from another location, computer showed food safety training not started.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at bar not labels. Manager removed Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8874002

  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at spigot near 3 compartment sink. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8863697

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food pans wet nesting in dish area. Manager separated the dishes to allow for proper drying Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed under equipment in bar area Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 1 box of food stored on floor of walk in freezer. Manager removed the box Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment hinge. Tongs stored on corner of toaster. Manager removed tongs to dish area, replaced with clean tongs in a container to hold the tongs Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Sent operator choking poster, printed and posted Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of salt in dry storage not labeled. Manager placed liable on container Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 50 live, non-winged, undetermined species of small white colored insects observed on floor, wall, and hoses behind and under dump sink in bar area. Operator contacted pest control, and began cleaning the area. **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at spigot near 3 compartment sink. No vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in men's room stall. Manager refilled towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 11/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8554430

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Water mixed with blood on floor of walk in cooler

Inspection Date: 8/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8474272

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing over water heater
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard Corrected On-Site
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed on floor in walk-in cooler
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along floor in walk-in freezer
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food debris inside reach on cookline
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed sanitizing solution with food debris and visible soil under prep table adjacent to walk-in cooler
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leak at chemical station
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on service line Corrected -observed employee place in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed brooms and dustpans stored in front of hand sink in prep area Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site
  • 22-56-4:Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed final rinse temp at 117 degrees F. Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink Tested sanitizer at 272ppm Lactic acid **Corrective Action Taken**