Outback Steakhouse in Sebring

Last inspected:

921 Us 27 N, Sebring, FL 33870

Part of: Outback Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

This 228-seat steakhouse in Sebring has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 22 inspections since 2016, slightly above the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection, with no emergency closures on record. However, the facility has experienced escalating enforcement activity since mid-2024. A complaint inspection on July 21, 2025 cited 22 violations including high-priority findings for shell stock requirements, toxic substance control, time as control, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. A follow-up complaint inspection on July 22, 2025 documented 8 additional violations related to food contact surfaces and toxic substance control. Fire safety violations were also documented during the July 2025 complaint period, including a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone and a missing fire extinguisher from its designated location. The facility received a Warning Issued disposition again on January 15, 2026 after a routine inspection found 22 violations, including high-priority citations for handwashing facilities, chemical storage, time as control, proper cooking temperatures, food contact surfaces, and parasite destruction. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 resulted in Call Back - Complied with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

22Inspections
116Violations
0Closures
6Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Outback Steakhouse in Sebring: Comparison to Highlands County Averages

This Facility 5.3 violations / inspection 5.3 violations per inspection
Highlands County Avg 5.62 violations / inspection 5.62 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Highlands County Avg 0.25 closures / facility 0.25 county average

Outback Steakhouse in Sebring: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)

— 6 fire violations

— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**

— Complaint Full · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.

— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed fire extinguisher by the employees restroom in the red.

— Complaint Full · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes on the floor in front of the back door making it unable to get out safely, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

Outback Steakhouse in Sebring: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 5 inspections27 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Outback Steakhouse in Sebring: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outback Steakhouse in Sebring last inspected?
Outback Steakhouse in Sebring was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Outback Steakhouse in Sebring?
The most frequently cited violations at Outback Steakhouse in Sebring are: Food contact surfaces, Toxic substance control, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Outback Steakhouse in Sebring had?
Outback Steakhouse in Sebring has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Outback Steakhouse in Sebring find?
Outback Steakhouse in Sebring was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Outback Steakhouse in Sebring ever been shut down?
No, Outback Steakhouse in Sebring has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Outback Steakhouse in Sebring had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Outback Steakhouse in Sebring has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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