Longhorn Steakhouse, 5440 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 5440 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232
License #: 6804204
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/18/2014

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Inspection findings

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  • Basic - Attached equipment, dish wash machine switch box heavily rusted with large pieces of rust.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. No lid on paper cup dispensing unit in wait area
  • High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
  • Intermediate - Damaged packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. French onion soup in walk in cooler, **Corrected On-Site**
09/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease residue on K-Class extinguisher at cookline.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor at cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
2/12/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on vent to fryers at cookline.
  • Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface, linen used to store cut parsley in Walk in cooler. In cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Hood filters not seated properly in framework creating gaps.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, caulking at top edge of Three compartment sink compartment sink.
8/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Rack for Dishmachine. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
5/8/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris on C class fire extinguisher in kitchen.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on soda pump motors.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area, caulking between wall and three compartment sink.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. **Corrected On-Site**
2/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on trays in walkin cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of dishmachine.
7/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Observed employee touching food contact surfaces of place setting utensils when wrapping in linens with bare hands. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in handwash sink near dishmachine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic tubs in dry storage room.
3/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed residue build-up on wheeled cart near dry storage racks.
  • Critical - Observed stain/residue on cutting board on reach in cooler at cookline.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris near handwash sink at cookline.
10/10/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump stand.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on K class extinguisher at cookline.
  • Observed residue build-up on back exhaust flue for fryers at cookline.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, trim missing around walkin cooler door.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attached at mop sink.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Pegboard used on walls near produce sinks.
4/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire racks in walkin cooler.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed wall behind reachin cooler at cookline soiled with accumulated dust.
11/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled at cookline .
  • Observed residue build-up on back vents for fryers .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on trays in Trsulsen reachin .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on spigot for beer at bar.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at mop sink.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in men's bathroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink in women's bathroom . Corrected On Site.
7/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Box of food on floor in walkin freezer . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Fixed nonfood-contact equipment not installed to allow cleaning access. Pegboard used on wall for hanging utensils .
  • Critical. Observed black residue l buildup inside ice bin for soda dispenser at wait station .
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler for dishes near dishmachine soiled with accumulation of residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on condiments tray on dry storeroom racks.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on wire racks in walkin cooler.
4/29/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Several pans on clean equipment rack with food debris on them.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of dark residue on interior of ice machine.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Several metal pans wet nested.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
11/24/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in or touch unwrapped single-service items wit bare hands.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Over fryers .
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50PPM . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, salad cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets across from grill. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on cooking grate inside broiler.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue, door edges on upright reachin cooler at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on potatoe rack cart at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on soda pump motors.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on trays on dry food storage rack.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on plastic spice containers on dry storage rack.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. Handwash sink at cookline .
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable., broken tile cove molding in walkin cooler.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, light in linen room.
8/24/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/4/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/19/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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