Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor
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31988 Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor has had 23 inspections on record since 2016, documenting 129 total violations—averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have recurred across the inspection history, including management awareness failures cited in October 2023 and October 2024, employee health policy violations documented in October 2023, October 2024, and January 2025, and improper chemical storage appearing in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2026. A fire safety violation was documented on April 4, 2018, when a portable fire extinguisher was missing from its designated location. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 identified 18 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, toxic substance control, chemical storage, food contact surfaces, approved food source, and proper hand and arm washing, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor was most recently inspected on May 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Outback Steakhouse in Palm Harbor has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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