Westchase, Hillsborough County

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

11950 SHELDON RD, Westchase, FL 33626

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
May 20, 2026
City
Westchase
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31A-09-4

Detail 24567222

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink by dish washer is not running hot or cold water. Repairs are being called today and observed another hand washing sink not far from dish washer area. Warning

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 24332598

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles inside bar area are soiled. Staff cleaned soda nozzles. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 24332600

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on grill handle. Manager removed tongs and placed at dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 24332599

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Soup thawing in standing water. Chef turned on water. Corrected On-Site

May 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-05-6

Detail 23751488

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimps stored behind sliced cooked steak in drawer cooler at cook line.

03A-02-5

Detail 23751491

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of diced hard boiled egg (44F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler at cook line and a butter (41-49F - Cold Holding) in ice well at expo line. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 23751493

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked by utility cart at dish machine area. Employee moved cart away from handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23751489

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At middle of the expo line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23751490

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line.

02D-01-5

Detail 23751492

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoned flour bins at food prep area.

Aug 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 23112220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding: Pico de gallo 46 F, raw steak 45 F. Operator moved steaks to walk-in freezer and voluntarily discarded Pico. Unable to locate raw steak for red temp. Corrective Action Taken

53B-13-5

Detail 23112219

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. Multiple employees have no completion dates on file.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

31A-04-4

Detail 22735027

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Handwash sink has not been reinstalled at time of callback inspection. Admin Complaint

53B-14-5

Detail 22735028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 22719690

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 22719688

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Admin Complaint

12B-07-4

Detail 22719689

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-14: Time Extended

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

28-17-5

Detail 22714007

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

31A-04-4

Detail 22714003

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

53B-14-5

Detail 22714006

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

12B-07-4

Detail 22714004

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

29-19-4

Detail 22714005

Basic - Standing water in floor drain under dish machine. Warning

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 8

03C-44-5

Detail 22289125

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 pieces of chicken breasts cooked and temped 155F and 157F. Employee placed chicken breasts back on grill to cook, re temped: 170F and 172F. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 22289127

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server dropped off dirty dishes at warewashing area, then handled plated food to serve the customer without washing hands. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22289129

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained on cook line.

31B-03-4

Detail 22289124

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at bar.

53B-14-5

Detail 22289126

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.

40-06-5

Detail 22289123

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphones stored on prep table at expo line. Employee removed cellphones. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 22289128

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish machine area. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 22289130

Basic - Stored food not covered. 2 large containers of cooked pork ribs in walk-in cooler. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 21858436

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies at ice machine area. 3 live flies at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: 5 live flies at ice machine area. 7 live flies at bar area. 2 live flies at handwash sink at server area at kitchen. Admin Complaint

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

35A-02-6

Detail 21847406

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 7 live flies at ice machine area. 3 live flies at bar area. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21847403

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach-in cooler on the middle of the cook line: Cold holding: sliced prime rib 51 F, cooked onion 50 F, shredded cheese 51 F, butter 50 F. Operator moved into walk-in freezer for rapid cooling. Re temped: sliced prime rib 46 F, cooked onion 43 F, shredded cheese 45F, butter 41 F. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21847405

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Small container of onion soup 127 F hot holding in steam well. Operator reheated and sold at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21847400

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on shelf over reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed drink. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21847402

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee on cook line. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21847408

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under storage shelves at dry food storage room. Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In walk-in cooler. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21847404

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 cases of bread stored on floor at kitchen. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21847401

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 78 F. Operator turned on steam well to reheat water. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21847407

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

Oct 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21445283

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-07: Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Oct 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 21423262

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies at dry storage area. 2 live flies at bar. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: 2 live flies by dish machine area. 1 flie on cooks line not touching food. 7 on shelves were iced tea bags are stored. operator killed 4 flies and sanitized during time of inspection Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 21423263

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-06: Time Extended

Sep 23, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

28-27-5

Detail 21382138

High Priority - Dish machine floor drain overflowing onto floor and drains into floor drain on the middle of the dish room. Operator tried to unclog dish machine drain, heavy sewage odor came out from the drain. three compartment sink is located in the other room of the kitchen, operator stopped the dish machine and setup the three compartment sink to manually wash food equipments, blocked off the dish room and call the plumber at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

35A-02-6

Detail 21382135

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flies at dry storage area. 2 live flies at bar. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21382133

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small flip top reach-in cooler on cook line: Cold holding: cooked rib 50 F, cooked pasta 51 F, shredded cheese 50 F, raw pork chop 49 F, raw steak 42 F. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer for rapid cooling, re temped: cooked rib 38 F, cooked pasta 45 F, shredded cheese 41 F, raw pork chop 39 F, raw steak 38 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21382131

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 baked potatoes 128 F stored in hot box on cook line. Items sold at time of inspection. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21382137

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21382132

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temped 129 F. Operator replaced hot water at 149 F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21382136

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21382134

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil sprayers on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

May 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-10-4

Detail 21082028

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Needs birthday added - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Time Extended

16-55-4

Detail 21082030

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Rinse aid leaking - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Time Extended

13-07-4

Detail 21082029

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21082031

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle for oil - From follow-up inspection 2022-05-12: Time Extended Corrected On-Site

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-02-6

Detail 21080084

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one fly in kitchen

01B-02-5

Detail 21080091

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 44f

03A-02-5

Detail 21080090

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.butter 44f raw chicken 45 blooming onion 50f moved to freezer for quick cool

53B-10-4

Detail 21080086

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Needs birthday added

16-54-4

Detail 21080081

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Final rinse at 211f

36-34-5

Detail 21080089

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooks line above prep table

16-55-4

Detail 21080085

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Rinse aid leaking

13-07-4

Detail 21080093

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21080087

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 21080092

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 101f

16-46-4

Detail 21080083

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

25-05-4

Detail 21080088

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters

02D-01-5

Detail 21080082

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle for oil

Oct 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

35A-09-4

Detail 20628840

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed a worm inside the light shelf above dry storage room. Operator discarded worm, clean and sanitized the contacted surface. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20628835

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 1 spray bottle not labeled at mop sink. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 20628839

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on soda boxes. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20628836

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of potato stored on floor in dry storage room. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 20628837

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink by dish machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 20628838

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin. Labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation