Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Outback Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. Outback Steakhouse was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around five violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Outback Steakhouse's latest score of 100 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed unlabeled squeeze bottle on cooks line. Operator had employee label during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket at time of inspection. Operator hung mop to dry during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
95
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on shelf on cooks line over cutting boards and food. Operator had employee move drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed large plastic food containers with broken corner stored on shelf. Operator removed and disposed of food containers during inspection
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in water temping 115F. Operator had utensils removed to be washed and raised water temp during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottle of liquid margarine not labeled on cooks line. Operator had employee label during inspection.
02D-01-5
82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Co2 tanks on back dock not secured at time of inspection. Operator chained during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic food containers stored on shelves at time of inspection **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled around kitchen equipment in kitchen at time of inspection
36-73-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster at time of inspection
33-11-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris stuck to food trays stored on shelves at time of inspection. Operator placed tray in dish to be was at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken**
16-48-4
78
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer soiled with food debris. Operator had employee detail machine during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils on line in steam well stored in water of 122F. Operator had water replaced during inspection and increased temperature of steam well **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine. Showed operator during inspection.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on metal food containers in prep room
24-08-4
74
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No v breaker on hose bib outside behind dumpster
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men's bathroom not reaching 100f. Temp 81f
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Operator secured tank with chain. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish still partially frozen, operator removed from packaging. Inspector discussed with operator proper thawing of reduced oxygen packaged fish. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Multiple areas throughout kitchen
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on hot line heavily soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Employee restroom hws didn't have signage **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloths on cutting boards. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors in bar and kitchen soiled under equipment.
36-73-4
55
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No cold water at handsinks , dishroom and cooks line. Hot water temperatures 123f , management turned on cold water valve. **Corrected On-Site**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit. 197-200f Management set up triple sink . Ecolab has been called. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-59-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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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