OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
4208 US 98 N, Lakeland FL 33809 · 863.858.9468
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2023005916 | Jan 19, 2023 | Feb 22, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on cook line counter where food are stored, manager removed wiping cloth solution.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior upper chute area. Manager cleaned interior of ice machine.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean storage storage shelf.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher in sink in bar area, employee removed pitcher from sink.
Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior rear wall of unit.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor near rear of unit.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in rear wall of unit.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed on clean dish storage rack.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between 2 cold hold units, manager removed knife from between equipment.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed near bread station, employee removed tongs from handle.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle over cooked rice, employee removed scoop from rice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and hood vents.
Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed small tomatoes not washed before prepping. Employee rinsed tomatoes prior to prepping.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of tomatoes stored over cut onions, employee moved unwashed tomatoes.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in cut lettuce n cook line. Manager removed handle.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gas line behind equipment on cook line.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on shield and upper area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on floors in kitchen and bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on sides of cookline equipment.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on shelves in walk in cooler.
Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed on cookline hand sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor in bar area near hand sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on *counter holding steamer, *Mop sink,and *debris on gaskets in condiment unit at service station
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.