Outback Steakhouse
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Outback Steakhouse has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.
“Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Lakeland restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Bar area.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of oil on the floor. Dry storage. Product was removed from off the floor.
08B-38-4
86
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee wiped his glove hands on his apron. I informed the manager and he had the employee to change gloves wash his hands and put on a new pair of gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-18-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 48F. Cook line.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Microwave above the expo line and fry warmer. 1st microwave.
14-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of the beer cooler is in disrepair. Rusted and damaged.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle inside the mixed cheese at the salad station is inside the cheese. The handle was removed from out of the cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 1st microwave on the fry station.
22-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. The manager doubled the bucket to get the bucket from off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaging in food prep on the cook line. The manager provided the employees with hairnets. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink.
24-08-4
50
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee used his cell phone with gloves on and proceeded to cut cilantro. The manager the employee to remove the gloves and wash his hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink near the 3 compartment sink. Paper towels was replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Soiled pan stored with clean pans on the shelf across from the 3 compartment sink. The soiled pan was removed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Handle missing on the 3rd microwave across from the grill.
14-11-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe . At the 3 compartment sink.
29-11-4
67
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food at the fry station and blooming onion station.
13-03-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over fryers.
36-62-4
90
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live fly on wall in mop sink. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Thermometer tested at 143f. **Warning**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temp gauge showed 104f for final rinse **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Light not functioning. On hood system over steak station **Warning**
36-62-4
64
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed server rinsing pan in hand sink. Manager had employee put in dish **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe disconnected under three comp sink. Manager reattached. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
86
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In back water softener station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink in server station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-13: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outback Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outback Steakhouse on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.
How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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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