Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, Outback Steakhouse has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris”, showing up five times.
That's lower than the typical Palm Harbor restaurant, which scores around 74. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 5lb can of tomato sauce.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found One live fly found in bar in billabong room.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer spray stored in hand wash sink in main bar. Operator removed sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling above ware washing station soiled with debris. Vents in employee restroom soiled with debris
36-34-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 damaged can of tomato sauce stored next to undamaged cans in dry storage.
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on handle on stovetop. Operator moved tongs to proper area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of soda machine in wait station soiled with debris. Grill of soda machine soiled with debris. PVC pipe by dish machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall of employee bathroom soiled,
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of reach in coolers on cook line are pitted with rust.
14-33-4
47
Jan 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Pans and rack holding staged baked potatoes. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked without being completely dry in dish room on upper shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Large PVC pipe used in dish room soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze. Otters on the cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Liquid butter. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Nov 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rack and pans holding baked potatoes in dry storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas storage areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-04: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
86
Oct 31, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad prep ; shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chopped egg (48F - Cold Holding), blue cheese dressing 46F cold hold, ranch dressing 47F cold hold. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salad prep ; shredded cheddar (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (48F - Cold Holding); chopped egg (48F - Cold Holding), blue cheese dressing 46F cold hold, ranch dressing 47F cold hold. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Rack and pans holding baked potatoes in dry storage. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Prep unit in salad prep not holding temperatures at proper temperatures **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line, prep areas storage areas **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of French fries on the floor of freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding foods removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food containers stacked before completely dry
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls stored as clean not inverted of protected. Food debris present. Operator removed the soiled bowl to be washed, rinsed and sanitized..
24-05-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Metal pans being stored on a shelf that is soiled with food debris.
24-06-4
82
Oct 3, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated unit in the salad station not holding food at a minimum of 41F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-03: **Time Extended**
14-74-7
95
Oct 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ranch dressing ( home made) (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing ( home made) (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing ( home made) (53F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing ( home made) (52F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding). See Stop Sale **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stacked food containers,dishes and bowls near dish washer contain food debris. Operator removed soiled food contact surfaces to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and bowls stored clean not inverted. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated unit in the salad station not holding food at a minimum of 41F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under counter in dish room. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under and behind equipment on cook line in prep and storage areas **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Salad area, cook line storage areas **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Warning**
02D-01-5
47
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish room, ice maker
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dry storage shelves soiled
23-03-4
90
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in soiled rack. Grey storage rack has an accumulation of grease.
24-06-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front of ice machines
36-22-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Harbor average of 74.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Outback Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Outback Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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