OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
4302 W BOY SCOUT BLVD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33607
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled soiled food containers, then handled cleaned containers from dish machine with the same gloves. Discussed with operator about proper gloves changing and hand washing techniques. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the middle of the cook line between grills and fryers – Cold Holding: shredded American cheese 56 F, shredded cheddar 55 F, shredded beef 57 F, raw shrimp 62 F. Employee moved all food to walk-in freezer at the end of the inspection. A container of lemon butter (78F – Cold Holding) stored on cook line. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. A pair of scissor and a scraper stored in handwash sink at cook line. Operator removed items from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Dave Shlemon. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line. Provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk-in freezer floor soiled. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee's opened bottled drink stored over raw steaks in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:24 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.