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Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

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

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 19, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3309170
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8224661
DBPR license6307674

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedJanuary 19, 2023 12:36 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedJanuary 20, 2023 11:14 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

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 Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed following: approximately 15 live roaches under steamer in food preparation area. Approximately 30 live roaches behind co2 Machine near dish area, 1 live roach under fire panel in storage closet,

Basic 3

#1Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed in dish area.

#2Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under kitchen equipment.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under and between kitchen equipment. Observed on counters under equipment, observed in seating booths. Observed soiled drains in kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:51 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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