Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

16547 FISH HAWK BLVD · LITHIA · Hillsborough County · FL 33547

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 7, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3563984
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10700276
DBPR license3915863

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority3 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet where red hose is attached on left side

Intermediate 3

#3Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Current thermometer operator has is unable to hold the highest surface temperature

#4Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Currently have 2 employees working on food safety training and were more than 60 days.

#5Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that three food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Currently have three employees that have not completed food safety training and unable to find corporate policy.

Basic 1

#1Basic12B-13-4

Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in steak reach in cooler. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:11 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.