LONGHORN STEAKS OF SARASOTA
5440 Fruitville Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line make table cutting board with deep grooves.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the dumpster rusted out at the bottom. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed blade tenderized meat stored over whole steaks in the walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/22/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide me with an up to date license.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the dumpster rusted out all along the back. Repeat Violation
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the chicken prep station and observed multiple drinks stored over boxes of soda in the back storage area. Operator removed some drinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employee handling food while wearing watches. Operator had them removed their watches. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cases of shredded cheese and sour cream in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the cheese and sour cream. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of blade tenderized steak stored over cases of whole muscle steak in the walk in cooler.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the back chemical storage closet.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents with dust build up in the kitchen.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on the cook line.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of pickles on the floor of the walk in cooler.
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
- 22-16-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 shelving units in the back of the walk in cooler were soiled.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the wall next to the standing freezer on the cook line.
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter containers left out on the server area without time marks. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and time marked them accordingly. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 10 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/7/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dishwashing area.
- 33-19-4:Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
- 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 10-04-5:Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils in soiled container next to ice machine. Manager removed utensils to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in bar area.
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/7/2023 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).