LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5240
2110 E FOWLER AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/10/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. 3 compartment sink is set up and has proper sanitation.Warning Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/9/2025 revealed 1 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 3/17/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves. Operator moved metal containers to dish room to have rewashed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are soiled at time of inspection. - Observed inside soda gun nozzles at bar are soiled with old food debris. Operator removed nozzles and cleaned them at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/17/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed and rewashed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over washed lemons. Operator moved at time of inspection and educated employee. Corrected On-Site
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (Quaternary 50ppm) CORRECTED TO ; (Quaternary 150ppm) Corrected On-Site
- 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) CORRECTED TO ; (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Hat above dish machine in kitchen, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish drying rack in kitchen. Discussed with operator.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to salad station. Reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance near breading station. Discussed with operator. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board for produce slicer grooved. Discussed with operator.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Water softener salt stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. Discussed with operator.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food observed on clean plates in reach in freezer. Operator took to dish pit to be rewashed. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean dishes on dish drying rack in kitchen. Discussed with operator. Repeat Violation
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); CORRECTED TO ; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2024 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 2/12/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Microwaves on cook line rusted on door interior. Walk in cooler gaskets torn or in disrepair. Reach in cooler gasket next to grill torn or in disrepair. Operator states they have an external company come out quarterly to check and repair gaskets.
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black build up on bottom of oven next to cook line, discussed with operator.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Spilled liquid buildup in reach in freezer in bar area.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on washed containers. Discussed with operator about removing labels prior to washing. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to approved location. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-74-1:Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed salt stored outside next to water heater closet, operator moved inside at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch ear and touch clean plate. Operator educated employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee had multiple gloves on , handled raw beef then removed glove and handled clean plate and portion bag. Discussed with management, management has employee remove gloves and wash hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink next to server line and dishwashing area blocked by trash cans. Operator moved at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees listed as overdue on spread sheet provided by operator.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/12/2024 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/23/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line has no beard guard.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes. Manager removed labels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink when entering kitchen area. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/23/2023 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).