Outback Steakhouse at 5255 S. Florida Ave. in Lakeland was shut down on Jan. 9 after an inspector found eight violations, including five high-priority. It reopened on Jan. 10.
Among the high-priority violations found at the South Lakeland restaurant, the inspector noted live flies and seven live roaches in the dish area, a butter scoop stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees, and certain temperature-controlled foods were not marked with a discard time.
The restaurant was also cited for dead roaches and floors that were missing grout throughout the kitchen.
During a follow-up inspection on Jan. 10, the inspector again found one live roach. But corrective action was taken and the restaurant was allowed to reopen.
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