Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Outback Steakhouse, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No plan review submitted” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Outback Steakhouse's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker installed incorrectly at splitter added to hose bibb and red hose
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at bar blocked by trash can, and equipment. Manager removed trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet pans stacked in dish and storage area
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In mop sink area, bar and cove molding at dish pit
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer on fan guards.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dish pit.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour and sugar. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoops in server station. Manager replaced **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-05-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler: macaroni and cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sour cream (45F - Cold Holding); provolone (46F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Manager called for service and started icing down product **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Wash hitting 109f and final rinse hitting above 204f Manager called for service . **Warning**
16-54-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink lacking in food preparation area. In new sampling station in front dining area. Operator will go through plan review for approval on new station, per plan review **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment added peach slushy dispenser by front door where greeter will dispense mix into cup add unwrapped straw with tongs and hand to customer. Closest hand sink is at the bar Operator planning on preparing drinks at the bar and moving grayed up cups to reach in cooler unit by host station and hand out samples there. Closest hand sink is at the bar **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From hand sink in dish pit due to bottom connecting piece going into drain was missing **Warning**
29-03-4
52
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar- three companies sink removed, dish machine added. Three ice wells, two prep sinks, and hand washing sink moved to far end of bar. Hand washing sinks in server area and by dish machine removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-08: No updated plans in system as of 4-8-2024,confirmed with plan review. Hand sinks were reinstalled but modifications to bar are still present. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
90
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermal strips on hand expired in 2017. Did not register **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar- three companies sink removed, dish machine added. Three ice wells, two prep sinks, and hand washing sink moved to far end of bar. Hand washing sinks in server area and by dish machine removed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed booster turned off on high temp machine. Manager turned on booster. Manager re-washing previously washed dishes Temped at 160f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad make line: sliced provolone (56F - Cold Holding); cut romaine (56F - Cold Holding) Manager put in other cooler. Discussed not overfilling pans **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Server station hand sink removed, and hand sink in dish area removed **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Thermal strips on hand expired in 2017. Did not register **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar- three companies sink removed, dish machine added. Three ice wells, two prep sinks, and hand washing sink moved to far end of bar. Hand washing sinks in server area and by dish machine removed **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current copy posted 2-1-2024 **Warning**
50-09-4
50
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed back flow device-installed incorrectly on splitter. Device needs to be moved where red hose attached to splitter
29-34-4
High Priority - Observed dishwasher touch soiled dishes and then sprayed off gloved hands and handled clean pans without washing hands. Manager educated employee and emailed hand washing handouts for better communication. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On middle make line cooler across from oven
29-49-6
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Obseved missing floor grout by chicken breading station and in walk in cooler
36-11-4
Basic - Food storage containers and container lid cracked in walk in cooler
14-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Steak reach in cooler on cook line
14-33-4
61
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Dec 27, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications. Observed missing on dish machine
16-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table on cookline Corrected-observed employee voluntarily discard **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food in back prep area with no beard guard Observed employee clock out due to end of work day **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed along wall, fan ,and floor of walk-in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected -observed employee voluntarily discard wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on cookline Corrected -observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “no plan review submitted” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Plant City?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Plant City average of 81.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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