Outback Steakhouse

170 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Outback Steakhouse, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.

“Standing water in bottom of beer walk-in-cooler” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

Outback Steakhouse scores about where you'd expect for a Winter Haven restaurant. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine

36-17-5

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Basic - Standing water in bottom of beer walk-in-cooler . Operator squeegee the water out of the floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Grout on Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler.

36-11-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cook line and and walk in cooler, operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach by dish machine area. Operator disposed roach and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Lid on hand washing sink by dish machine. Operator removed lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-02-4

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 19 roaches under three compartment sink. Operator cleaned and sanitized area by sweeping then mopping with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walk-in-cooler. Beer Cooler **Warning**

29-49-6

Oct 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By cook line. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Standing water in walk -in-cooler where beer storage is.

29-49-6

Basic - 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.

08B-49-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of shortening on the floor in dry storage. Operator removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Light not functioning. Cook line grill

36-62-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. On cook line

14-17-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On the floor.

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line. **Repeat Violation**

14-33-4

Nov 20, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In beer walk-in cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed home grill handle. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line

22-08-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-33-4

Feb 15, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. On shelves at the bar where drinking glasses are stored.

22-31-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep table for extended online orders. Employee cleaned table. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Next to the server station ice cream storage container door hinges broken.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Back panel of the soda machine across from the cooks line. Bottom of reach in cooler next to the fryer.

23-03-4

Basic - White Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable On cooks line.

14-09-4

Jul 22, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin in ice machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cookline

13-03-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Riser room

36-22-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelf by prep sink.

23-03-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Water softener with debris inside.

36-50-4

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old grill in dumpster area.

33-31-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on cutting board by fryers. manager moved towel. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

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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 Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Outback Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of beer walk-in-cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Outback Steakhouse.

How does Outback Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Winter Haven?

Outback Steakhouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Winter Haven average of 89.

Has Outback Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Outback Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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 two times per year on average.

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