Outback Steakhouse in Tampa
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4302 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Outback Steakhouse in Tampa has accumulated 130 violations across 19 inspections dating back to January 2022, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection—significantly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have appeared persistently throughout the inspection record, with employee health reporting violations cited in 5 of the last 8 inspections, shell stock requirement violations in 6 inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations in multiple recent inspections. Additional recurring high-priority findings include consumer advisory violations, food contact surface violations, time-as-control violations, and toxic substance control violations. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following a March 5 inspection that issued a Warning and cited 10 violations including two high-priority employee health reporting violations and two shell stock requirement violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Outback Steakhouse in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Tampa last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Tampa are: Time as control, Shell stock requirements, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Tampa had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Tampa has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Tampa find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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