Leesburg, Lake County

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE

9600 US HWY 441, Leesburg, FL 34788

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 10, 2026
City
Leesburg
County
Lake
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

22-57-6

Detail 24482778

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24482777

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Sanitizer over condiments and by to go trays. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-62-1

Detail 24482779

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 24482772

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Employee men's bathroom. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-10-4

Detail 24482775

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Interior glass window on oven broken. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24482776

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24482774

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Salad chiller cooler, standing water. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24482780

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Warewash. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24482771

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. -At hand sink in rear prep area. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24482773

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Bulk container of kosher salt. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

16-55-4

Detail 24093622

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -At bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Waiting on delivery, machine is turned off and not in use. Time Extended

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 12

03D-01-5

Detail 24085381

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. -Rice 80f, cooling over 2 hours. Warning

08B-27-4

Detail 24085380

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. -Dressing containers stored in dirty water. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24085372

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Rice 80f, cooling over 2 hours. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24085374

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored over to go cups. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24085373

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Fryer baskets over three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 24085377

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Three compartment sink removed at bar. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 24085376

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Ceiling tile leaking at corner of warewash. Warning

16-55-4

Detail 24085379

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -At bar. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 24085375

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Butter scoops in 87f. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-46-4

Detail 24085371

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Over 2 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-16-4

Detail 24085370

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in wait station cooler. Warning

29-17-4

Detail 24085378

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. -At bar entrance. Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23695222

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salmon 46f, Beef skewers 58f. Less than 4 hours. Manager discarded skewers. Added ice on salmon. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 23695219

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Soap over tea pouches and cups in dry storage. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23695216

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Blue spray bottle on dish machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23695217

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Seasoning scoop. Manager discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 23695218

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Yellow cutting board.

12B-07-4

Detail 23695223

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23695220

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Knives in 88f water. Manager changed water. Rechecked at 135f. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23695221

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Soup roux in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

12A-07-5

Detail 23101651

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Employee handled raw beef and then continued working with other items. Manager coached. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 23101646

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Porterhouse 45f. Less than 4 hours.Manager rapid cooled. -Shrimp 50f, Chicken 49f. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23101648

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Potato pull out drawer.

27-16-4

Detail 23101645

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -At wait station.

16-55-4

Detail 23101644

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. -High temperature machine that is hitting correct temperature. Conveyor system not operating properly.

22-08-4

Detail 23101650

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.

25-32-4

Detail 23101649

Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Clean, washed tomatoes stored in original cardboard box.

21-44-1

Detail 23101647

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -Stored on prep table. Corrected On-Site

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22691327

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over cheese. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22691326

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Multiple chemicals over paper towels in dry storage.

16-62-1

Detail 22691323

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

36-36-4

Detail 22691325

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22691328

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Plates at restaurant entrance by server station. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22691320

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Ahi tuna.

13-04-4

Detail 22691322

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Prep cook.

22-08-4

Detail 22691321

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Potato warmer.

22-16-4

Detail 22691324

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Plate cooler by salad station.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

35A-05-4

Detail 22355850

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live by kitchen entrance handsink. -1 live on wall above steamer in rear prep area. Warning

35A-23-4

Detail 22355851

High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. -Around electric outlet by kitchen entrance.

31A-09-4

Detail 22355856

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Pitcher in handsink at bar.

51-16-7

Detail 22355853

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -Three compartment sink removed at bar and replaced with dish machine. Spoke with plan review, plan review revised. Corrected On-Site

53B-01-5

Detail 22355857

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 22355848

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

14-09-4

Detail 22355847

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Small brown cutting board by dish pit.

35A-03-4

Detail 22355846

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead on floor at expo. -1 dead on end of cookline on left side. -4 dead on floor under steamer in rear prep area. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22355854

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cookline equipment. -Floor drains in dish pit.

22-08-4

Detail 22355845

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Potato oven.

23-03-4

Detail 22355849

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Hood filters.

21-44-1

Detail 22355852

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -On cutting board. Corrected On-Site

33-06-4

Detail 22355855

Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -Handsink at kitchen entrance.

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 21856315

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over mustard in reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21856318

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

36-17-5

Detail 21856311

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By dish machine.

14-69-4

Detail 21856316

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice cream freezer. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21856312

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.

23-03-4

Detail 21856317

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

21-44-1

Detail 21856313

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on table top above clean plates. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21856314

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle with oil on cookline. Repeat Violation

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 21605846

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken breast 58f, Shrimp 54f. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed on ice. Corrective Action Taken

13-04-4

Detail 21605852

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cook.

14-69-4

Detail 21605848

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in freezer.

10-07-4

Detail 21605850

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scoop in 75 degree water. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21605851

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Potato oven. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21605847

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Lobster pan. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21605849

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Butter spray bottle.

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

22-20-5

Detail 20965894

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

40-06-5

Detail 20965892

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone over rear prep table. Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20965893

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Microwave missing handle.

22-08-4

Detail 20965891

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Potato oven. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20965895

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Baked potato holding drawer.

21-44-1

Detail 20965896

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table on cookline.

02D-01-5

Detail 20965890

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour across from fryers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 23, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08a-20-5

Detail 20740783

High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

41-17-4

Detail 20740794

Intermediate - Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At front wait station. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate

27-16-4

Detail 20740793

Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Rear prep sink. Employee bathrooms 74-75°. Repeat Violation Priority: Intermediate

08b-38-4

Detail 20740785

Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Case of fish in walk in freezer. Priority: Basic

10-20-4

Detail 20740786

Basic - Observed: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs jammed between oven door. Priority: Basic

22-08-4

Detail 20740788

Basic - Observed: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior. Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 20740792

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. Potato speed rack on cookline. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

22-16-4

Detail 20740791

Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Upright cooler to left of flat grill. Priority: Basic

21-10-4

Detail 20740787

Basic - Observed: Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

08b-12-5

Detail 20740784

Basic - Observed: Stored food not covered. Baked potatoes in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic

02d-01-5

Detail 20740782

Basic - Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers in dry storage. Priority: Basic