Outback Steakhouse

4208 Us 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Outback Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. Outback Steakhouse was last inspected on Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

Outback Steakhouse's latest score of 82 falls below the Lakeland average of 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 15, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pitcher in sink in bar area, employee removed pitcher from sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior rear wall of unit.

22-20-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor near rear of unit.

14-69-4

Aug 26, 2025

Routine - Food

9 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in rear wall of unit.

22-20-5

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed on clean dish storage rack.

24-06-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed between 2 cold hold units, manager removed knife from between equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed near bread station, employee removed tongs from handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and hood vents. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed small tomatoes not washed before prepping. Employee rinsed tomatoes prior to prepping . **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of tomatoes stored over cut onions, employee moved unwashed tomatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gas line behind equipment on cook line.

23-03-4

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on floors in kitchen and bar area.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline.

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on sides of cookline equipment.

23-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on shield and upper area.

22-20-5

Sep 11, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 23, 2023

Complaint Full

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 29, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: 1 live roach on wall behind NuCO2 machine near dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water shut off due to leak next to steamer, hot water available at other stations. **Warning**

27-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed debris on wall in dry storage area. **Warning**

36-27-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

36-73-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under steamer counter, counters in food preparation area, top of low reach in cooler in pick station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

23-03-4

Jan 20, 2023

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed debris on rear interior wall of unit.

22-20-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gaskets in units on cookline.

23-03-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.

How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?

Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Outback Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Outback Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Outback Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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