Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

12995 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 101 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 15, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3419232
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8610096
DBPR license4606491

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#8High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee dropped dirty dishes, returned service area without washing hands. Discussed employee proper handwashing procedures. Employee returned washed her hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 7

#1Basic21-16-4

Basic – Clean linens stored in improper location. Observed clean hand towel bags stored in employee bathroom on floor. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic13-04-4

Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee without beard guard at cook line. Operator provided employee beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic08B-47-4

Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Potatoes bag stored on floor close to dry storage. Operator removed correct storage. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

#5Basic25-06-4

Basic – Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at bar area. Operator stored inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Stored oil container without lid, open. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7Basic36-10-4

Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed soiled floor at bar under equipment/ sink/ shelf.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:26 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.