Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

4208 US 98 N · LAKELAND · Polk County · FL 33809

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 6, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3747308
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13785810
DBPR license6307674

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#4High Priority41-15-5

High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed on cook line counter where food are stored, manager removed wiping cloth solution. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 3

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed on interior upper chute area. Manager cleaned interior of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area of unit.

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed on containers in clean storage storage shelf.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 12:22 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.