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LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF JAX 5016

US Highway 19
Florida, 34684
The Village of Lake Tarpon
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792724

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under racks soiled near mop sink area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.

Inspection Date: 2/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10770493

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 1/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8853312

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager was able to remove and store drinks properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet pans in Dish area wet nesting. Manager will have dish washer remove and dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in dry storage soiled under racks. Repeat Violation
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dishes in warehouse washing area.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee hand sink to wash scoop. Inspector advised the employee that employee hand sinks are for hand washing only. Employee placed scoop in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-04-4:Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave on cook line missing fan guard/cover.

Inspection Date: 8/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8855325

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8736207

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in ware washing area ceiling tile missing. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near back door of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean dry rack pans wet nesting across from dish machine. Manager will follow up with drying dishes properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 Manager expired 7-10-2024, Ashley Osborn.

Inspection Date: 3/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8638616

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8539367

  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of coke stored on floor in storage room. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding); Spinach dip (45F Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); House made blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager stated some items were out for restock and may have had door open that morning. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager placed ice on all items listed. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter added to mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side ( hose attached). Inspector viewed that back flow device added to chemical side of splitter that is not needed due to the internal back flow in the chemical station. Manager removed the back flow from chemical side and installed on non chemical side of splitter. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit.

Inspection Date: 11/14/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545250

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 11/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8538901

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed cooler still not working. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 10/30/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8357157

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in food storage area. Manager removed and discarded from premises. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on self above prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor of food storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-33-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with rust that has pitted the surface of shelves. Manager stated they were on order. Repeat Violation
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Manager stated he did know cooler was not working properly , they needed to count the product for inventory purposes before discarding. Admin Complaint