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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

31988 US HWY 19 · PALM HARBOR · Pinellas County · FL 34684

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3395548
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8514477
DBPR license6211274

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. ranch dressing ( home made) (53F – Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing ( home made) (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding) **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch dressing ( home made) (53F – Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing ( home made) (52F – Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (55F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F – Cold Holding). See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stacked food containers,dishes and bowls near dish washer contain food debris. Operator removed soiled food contact surfaces to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Basic 7

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean plates and bowls stored clean not inverted. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Refrigerated unit in the salad station not holding food at a minimum of 41F. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under counter in dish room. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.under and behind equipment on cook line in prep and storage areas **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Salad area, cook line storage areas **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cook line containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. **Warning**

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Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
3 observation(s)

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