Outback Steakhouse
12995 S Cleveland Ave Ste 101, Fort Myers, FL 33907 · Permanent Food Service · License 4606491
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 12 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 5 basic-10
- Safety score90
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 12, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate1
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at server station.
Operator labeled the spray bottle.
Fixed on the spot
Basic5
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer near cook line.
Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Vents soiled with dust throughout dining area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under shelves at bar.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.