Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg
Last inspected:
9600 Us Hwy 441, Leesburg, FL 34788Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
This Outback Steakhouse location in Leesburg has been cited for 162 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection—more than one-third above the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a recurring theme, particularly employee health reporting (cited in 5 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited in 6 inspections), consumer advisory requirements (cited in 5 inspections), and hand washing and food contact surface issues (each cited in 4+ inspections). The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recent inspections show continued compliance issues: a warning was issued on March 31, 2026 following 8 violations including two high-priority findings for employee health policy and food contact surfaces; prior to that, on October 2, 2025, a warning was issued after 20 violations including high-priority findings for management awareness, cooking temperatures, hand washing, employee health reporting, and approved food sources. The facility did achieve a clean inspection on October 12, 2023, and has complied with call-back inspections when directed.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg: Comparison to Lake County Averages
Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections19 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg last inspected?
- Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 10, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg had?
- Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg find?
- Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg was most recently inspected on April 10, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg ever been shut down?
- No, Outback Steakhouse in Leesburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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