OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Health inspection records show OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in TAMPA has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 7 reports on file
11950 SHELDON RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/28/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 10933053
Met Inspection Standards1 int, 2 basic
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup thawing in standing water. Chef turned on water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles inside bar area are soiled. Staff cleaned soda nozzles. Corrected On-Site
5/5/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 8877077
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour bins at food prep area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored behind sliced cooked steak in drawer cooler at cook line.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of diced hard boiled egg (44F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at cook line and a butter (41-49F - Cold Holding) in ice well at expo line. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utility cart at dish machine area. Employee moved cart away from handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At middle of the expo line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
8/30/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8746650
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding: Pico de gallo 46 F, raw steak 45 F. Operator moved steaks to walk-in freezer and voluntarily discarded Pico. Unable to locate raw steak for red temp. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 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. Multiple employees have no completion dates on file.
3/20/2024· 1y 11mo ago
Visit ID: 8632657
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per latest approved plan on 2015, the handwash sink has been removed in dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Handwash sink has not been reinstalled at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 food employees trainings expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
3/14/2024· 1y 12mo ago
Visit ID: 8631012
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int, 1 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per latest approved plan on 2015, the handwash sink has been removed in dish machine area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: **Time Extended**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 food employees trainings expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Admin Complaint
3/12/2024· 2y ago
Visit ID: 8501402
Follow-up Inspection Required1 high, 2 int, 2 basic
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning
- 29-19-4:Basic - Standing water in floor drain under dish machine. Warning
- 28-17-5:High Priority - Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed standing water in floor drain under dish machine. while dish machine operating, observed wastewater from dish machine draining into floor drain then overflowing on floor in dish room, employee have to walk through water on floor to rinse/scrub soiled dishes. three compartment sink available and located in other area in kitchen. Operator contacted plumber, turned off dish machine and setup three compartment sink for manually wash, rinse and sanitize food equipment at time of inspection. Admin Complaint
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per latest approved plan on 2015, the handwash sink has been removed in dish machine area. Warning
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 food employees trainings expired. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
9/15/2023· 2y 5mo ago
Visit ID: 8363794
Met Inspection Standards2 high, 3 int, 3 basic
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones stored on prep table at expo line. Employee removed cellphones. Corrected On-Site
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish machine area. Repeat Violation
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 large containers of cooked pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
- 03C-44-5:High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pieces of chicken breasts cooked and temped 155F and 157F. Employee placed chicken breasts back on grill to cook, re temped: 170F and 172F. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped off dirty dishes at warewashing area, then handled plated food to serve the customer without washing hands. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.