OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
12995 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 101 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33907
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice (48F – Cooling) Per operator rice cooked and prepped 3 days before the inspection.
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce. In walk-in cooler; raw ground beef patties stored over lettuce. Operator removed raw ground patties to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In walk-in cooler; cooked rice (48F – Cooling) Per operator and label on the containers, rice cooked and prepped 3 days before the inspection.
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored with clean plates at host station. Operator removed and stored spray bottles to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
03D-15-4Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In reach-in cooler at cook line; cooked rice (59F – Cooling) Per operator cooked rice prep and placed in individual sealed plastic bags for 4 hours. Operator removed cooked rice to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 1
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at server station. Operator provided handwashing sign. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:13 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.