How many health inspections has OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE had?

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 21 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: Toxic substance control, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?

TOXIC EXPOSURE: Improper identification, storage, or use of toxic substances creates immediate risk of chemical contamination. Unmarked spray bottles cause accidental food contamination. Improper pesticide application contaminates food preparation surfaces. Chemical fumes in food areas are absorbed by uncovered food. Employee exposure risks chemical burns and respiratory injury. All toxic substances must be: clearly and accurately labeled, stored in designated areas away from food, used only according to manufacturer instructions, applied only by certified personnel (pesticides). Never transfer chemicals to unlabeled containers. Keep chemicals in locked storage when not in active use. Maintain chemical inventory and SDS files.

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

11308 N 56 ST, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OF FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA3910233

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in Temple Terrace, FL has 21 inspections on record with 83 total violations (4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

83Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 29, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Jan 29, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V24 Toxic substance control

Aug 14, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 3, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

Mar 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 17, 2022 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Mar 31, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 28, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 23, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Apr 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

Apr 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V21 Time as control

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 12, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 14, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

May 18, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4 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 21 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: Toxic substance control, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

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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.

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Last verified: January 29, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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