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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3655636
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13488903
DBPR license3915863

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on white board in dish area. Manager eradicated, cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam well: cooked rice (117F – Hot Holding), manager placed in microwave to reheat to 165f. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 3

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Middle cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employees training stated program not started in system, Aiden. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At dish area, water line turned off due to broken handle **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-11-4

Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Missing grout causing standing water in several spots through kitchen and dish **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-38-4

Basic – Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In prep area **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic08B-31-4

Basic – Food stored in undrained ice. Observed 1.5 racks of ribs on cook line in standing water from melted ice. Manager voluntarily discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. At bar **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:08 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.