OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
5255 S FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland, FL 33813
Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OF FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA6304110
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in Lakeland, FL has 25 inspections on record with 152 total violations (6.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of January 28, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2023 | Roach & fly activity | 12:00:00 |
Inspection History (25)
Jan 28, 2025 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Dec 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jul 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jul 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 15, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
High Priority Violations
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Jan 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Jan 9, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jul 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
Jul 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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Jan 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Jul 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Dec 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Aug 18, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jan 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Oct 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Jun 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
Feb 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Mar 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Feb 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Feb 15, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Jul 13, 2016 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
How Does This Facility Compare?
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Polk County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 1.93.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many health inspections has OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE had?
- OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
- Has OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE ever been shut down?
- Yes, OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
- What are the most common violations at OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE?
- The most frequently cited violations at OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE are: Proper ventilation, Proper sewage disposal, Food contact surfaces.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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