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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

170 CYPRESS GARDENS BLVD, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 863.295.9800

Last inspected Apr 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats213
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6305362
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by dish machine area. Operator disposed roach and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine
Basic/36-17-5
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in rice on the cook line, operator removed scoop with gloves on.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of beer walk-in-cooler. Operator squeegee the water out of the floor.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Grout on Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.
Basic/36-11-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line and and walk in cooler, operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Beer Cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Mar 17, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by dish machine area. Operator disposed roach and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid on hand washing sink by dish machine. Operator removed lid.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. 19 roaches under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area by sweeping then mopping with sanitizer.
Basic/35A-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Beer Cooler
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line. Operator replaced paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's Cream cheese in reach in cooler stores at the bar.
Basic/08B-49-4
Food stored on floor. Box of shortening on the floor in dry storage. Operator removed from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. Cook line grill
Basic/36-62-4
Standing water in walk -in-cooler where beer storage is.
Basic/29-49-6
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line
Basic/14-17-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On the floor.
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In beer walk-in cooler.
Basic/36-73-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed home grill handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-33-4

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.