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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

11950 SHELDON RD · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33626

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3391497
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8501402
DBPR license3912826

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority28-17-5

High Priority – Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area. Observed standing water in floor drain under dish machine. while dish machine operating, observed wastewater from dish machine draining into floor drain then overflowing on floor in dish room, employee have to walk through water on floor to rinse/scrub soiled dishes. three compartment sink available and located in other area in kitchen. Operator contacted plumber, turned off dish machine and setup three compartment sink for manually wash, rinse and sanitize food equipment at time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31A-04-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Per latest approved plan on 2015, the handwash sink has been removed in dish machine area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 7 food employees trainings expired. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic29-19-4

Basic – Standing water in floor drain under dish machine. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:35 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.