Outback Steakhouse in Plant City
Last inspected:
1203 Townsgate Ct, Plant City, FL 33563Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
The Outback Steakhouse location in Plant City has accumulated 110 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection — slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. However, the inspection record shows a concerning pattern of recurring high-priority violations, particularly in employee health policy, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surface sanitation. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 inspections between 2024 and 2025, and cooking temperature violations were cited in 6 of the past 8 inspections. In August 2025, an inspector issued a warning following the discovery of 12 violations including two high-priority findings; the facility complied during a callback inspection two days later. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 documented 14 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, toxic substance control, proper cooking temperatures, and food contact surfaces, with the disposition "Inspection Completed - No Further Action."
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Plant City: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Plant City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 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
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Plant City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Plant City last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Plant City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Plant City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Plant City are: Time as control, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Plant City had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Plant City has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Plant City find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Plant City was most recently inspected on February 24, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Plant City ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Plant City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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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).
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