OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

31988 US HWY 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OF FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA6211274

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in Palm Harbor, FL has 22 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections
119Violations
0Closures

Data current as of January 13, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jan 13, 2025 — Complaint Full· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 4, 2024 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 31, 2024 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 11, 2024 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 3, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
Oct 2, 2023 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Nov 9, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces
Dec 27, 2021 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
Feb 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
Oct 5, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
May 20, 2020 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
Oct 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jul 27, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 4, 2018 — Complaint Full· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
Sep 22, 2017 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
Aug 24, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 17, 2016 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 15, 2016 — Routine - Food· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V05 Handwashing procedures
V10 Approved food source
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE had?
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?
No, OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE?
The most frequently cited violations at OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control.

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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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: January 13, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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