LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124
2110 East Fowler Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
Intermediate
Basic
Total
Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
This establishment passed inspection with no violations. The facility demonstrates excellent food safety practices and meets all health department standards.
Inspection on 9/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At salad station on cook line.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator worked on the dish machine at time of inspection, ran dish machine again, tested 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer tested 500+ ppm in all sanitizing buckets. Quat dispenser at three-compartments sink tested 200ppm. Quat dispenser at mop sink needs re calibration. Operator remade sanitizing buckets, tested 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled squeeze bottle with water in handwash sink next to ice machine at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. Repeat Violation
- 27-18-4:Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Handwash sink at wait station next to bar.
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees' training has been expired.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice bin at wait station. Operator moved handle up. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at wait station and lemon wedge in handwash sink at bar. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for hand wash only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/12/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty dishes, then handled cleaned dishes at dish machine area without wash hands. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2023 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).