OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
16547 FISH HAWK BLVD · LITHIA · Hillsborough County · FL 33547
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
35A-02-8High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. 1 live fly on wall in dish area. Manager eradicated vermin and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed prepped seared ahi tuna stored over tomato mayo in walk in cooler. Manager moved tuna to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line: shredded mozzarella (45F – Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding). Manager iced down product and discussed using ice in addition to double panning. Re temp mozzarella 41f, cut tomatoes 43f, cooked beef 42f. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by salad station. Manager refilled **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. 1 server support missing completion of food handler training.
Basic 4
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed containers of yellow Melon in walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket in reach in cooler on cook line, Missing handle on cook line microwave. Verified with manager work orders are in.
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed a cracked floor title on cook line. Verified work order in.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of salt in storage. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.