OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
16547 FISH HAWK BLVD, Lithia, FL 33547
Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OF FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA3915863
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in Lithia, FL has 26 inspections on record with 97 total violations (3.7 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.
Data current as of August 11, 2025
Emergency Closures (2)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | Sewage back up | 08:41:00 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | Roach activity | 08:50:00 |
Inspection History (26)
May 14, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Mar 11, 2025 — Complaint Partial· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 29, 2025 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Oct 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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May 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Mar 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Warning Issued
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Dec 16, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Oct 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Oct 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jan 17, 2023 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Dec 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 25, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Nov 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 7, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jan 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Apr 25, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Dec 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Apr 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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How Does This Facility Compare?
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE had?
- OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?
- Yes, OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE?
- The most frequently cited violations at OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Proper cooking temps.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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