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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

Health inspection records show OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in LAKELAND has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 4.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

4208 Sleepy Hill Road
Lakeland, Florida, 33810
Polk County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13547123

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior rear wall of unit.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed on floor near rear of unit.
  • 31A-09-4: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

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878900

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in rear wall of unit.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed on clean dish storage rack.
  • 10-17-4: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
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed near bread station, employee removed tongs from handle. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5: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
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover and hood vents. Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-39-4: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-17-4: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

Inspection Date: 4/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8888095

  • 10-06-5: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
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on gas line behind equipment on cook line.

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8747425

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of debris in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on shield and upper area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed on floors in kitchen and bar area.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in microwave on cookline.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris on sides of cookline equipment.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8494999

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on male employee during food preparation.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on shelves in walk in cooler.
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from faucet/handle. Observed on cookline hand sink.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8477125

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed debris on floor in bar area near hand sink.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - 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