OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
4208 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809
Polk County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE OF FLORIDA LLC · License: SEA6307674
OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE in Lakeland, FL has 22 inspections on record with 67 total violations (3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.
Data current as of April 4, 2025
Emergency Closures (1)
| Date | Reason | Reopened |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2023 | Roach activity | 11:14:00 |
Inspection History (22)
Apr 4, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Sep 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 11, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 23, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Mar 30, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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Mar 29, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Jan 20, 2023 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Jan 19, 2023 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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Jul 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Jan 11, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Aug 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Feb 1, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jul 23, 2020 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Feb 20, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 18, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 1, 2019 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Sep 20, 2018 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Jun 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Dec 12, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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May 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Oct 27, 2016 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 3 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 22 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: Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
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