Longhorn Steakhouse #326, 3118 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #326
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 3118 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
License #: 5811965
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
10/06/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On dry storage container of flour in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. By back kitchen exit door, over served excess water and food debris in it. **Warning**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on floor in closet outside restrooms. **Warning**
  • Basic - Washed cucumbers stored in original cardboard box that cucumbers were receieved in. Operator verified. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of pastrami run in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For salmon. Establishments menu indicates by asterisk that salmon can be served raw or undercooked. Establishment was unable to provide proof of parasite destruction. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Operator was unable to verify when roasted tomatoes were opened/prepared in walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ice scoop stored on top of soiled ice machine surface. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Main fire alarm control panel read "supervisory". Operator stated that establishment may have been struck by lighting. For reporting purposes only. **Warning**
07/31/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. /. Observed food employees wearing watches on wrists
  • Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation/ ware washing
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored above ready-to-eat food. / in walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with boxes of single-use gloves **Corrected On-Site**
3/18/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. /. MALE COOK WITH WATCH ON WRIST HANDLING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD AT COOKLINE
  • Basic - Food/muffin stored at COOKLINE overnight not covered.
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. /. AT COOKLINE
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
12/6/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. IN WALK IN FREEZER
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. AT COOKLINE **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on exterior of bulk food containers in walk in cooler
3/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • A pan of ready to eat cutted lemon stored under unwashed vegetables in WIC
  • Critical - An employee drink cup stored on reach in cooler at cookline COS
  • Bar reach in cooler was maintaining PH food at 46F (milk) COS
  • Milk was 46F in bar reach in cooler
  • Critical - No handwash sign provided for employee handsink (signage must inform employee to wash hands before returning to work)
  • Non food grade can liver used as food storage
  • Observed make chef with beard working with exposed food without beard guard
  • Residue build up at gasket. At cookline RIC
  • Scoop for butter at wait station was stored in standing water COS
12/3/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
5/23/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Top section of the fry station cooler.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Top section of the salad station cooler. This violation must be corrected by : 5/23/12.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. Spoons with the handles in the food at the salad station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Back of the fryers.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the dessert station too grooved /pitted.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Inside the fryers heavily encrusted .
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Dipper well at the cooking area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In-house dressings 50 /buttermilk 50 degrees , raw chicken 56 degrees at the fry station cooler/top. Temperature verified by management. Priducts removed to walk in freezer. Temperature rechecked at buttermilk 37 degrees, chicken 35 degrees. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheeses at the salad station/top 56 degrees. Temperature verified by management. Cheeses were discarded and new cheeses loaded with ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Inside the hood cover above the dishwashing machine .
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Cooking area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Breaded cheese cake in the small reach in freezer before the fry station . Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Behind the dishwashing machine .
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Ventilation inadequate as evidenced by excessive steam, vapors in kitchen from the dishwashing machine .
5/22/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Bags of water conditioner pellet stored in open air, in dumpster area / Corrected On Site.
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. / at wait station area / food prep area Repeat Violation@ 1-26-11.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed an employee drink cup stored on cookline food prep table / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. / at cookline
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. / at cookline / Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface of the slicer . / at back of slicer
  • Observed residue build-up on the underside of the soda dispensing heads, at wait station
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. / aluminum to-go pans, in dry storage / Corrected On Site.
11/30/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and clean bowls stored under soap dispenser, at cookline
  • Fifty (50) foot-candles of light not provided at a food working surface or where safety is a factor. / ceiling lights not turned on at kitchen wait station Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. / at cookline
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.
  • Critical - Manager Eric Crawford lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.
  • Critical - No chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. / quat
  • Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. Corrected On Site.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. / clothings with single-use items in dry storage
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.
  • Observed employee/server with no hair restraint.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. / at cookline
  • Observed residue build-up on cookline reach-in coolers
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. / at bar
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin/machine .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered ficed tea dispensing containers
  • Observed wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair./ dran line at holster clogged / service bar
  • Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched./ toth picks at cookline
1/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. [ ready-to-eat vegetables next to raw chicken, in cookline cold holding well] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. [ at cookline ] Corrected On Site.
7/8/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. [Liquor bottle at the waite and bar areas].
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. [Salt in the hot water heater room] Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. [Too much food debris on the clean side of the drainboard]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. [Employee using insta test paracetic acid test strip [victory wash] to test the dishwashing machine ]. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Toaster ].
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. [Potato warmers].
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, or between equipment/walls. [Employee wiping off the knife he just used with a towel, placing it into the knife rack on the wall] Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks,or between equipment/walls. [Employee newspaper stored between the sanitized storage containers on the rack above the three compartment sink]. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. [Employee leaving his knife to cut the mushrooms between use in the sanitizing solution ]. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. [Dishwashing machine trays on the floor in dirty water].
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. [Coffee filters left unprotected at the waite area].
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb, on the splitter at the mop sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water at the dishwashing machine area.
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. [Employee soiled sweat jacket on the rack at the dry storage area].
4/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reading apprroximately 150 PPM.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwaves soiled at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. Box of takeout containers.
  • Critical. Observed kitchen handwash sink not clean next to ice machine. Corrected On Site.
9/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/7/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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