Longhorn Steakhouse #5305, 10201 Sw Meeting Street, Port St Lucie, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5305
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 10201 Sw Meeting Street, Port St Lucie, FL 34987
License #: 6602853
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/23/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Dry ingredient containers **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. French fries container **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry ingredient bins **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
07/23/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dry storage closet **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Flour container lid and wooded peanut containers cracked
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
5/21/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on paper towel dispenser.
  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on soap dispenser.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Backpack on bananas **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Behind bar
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet handle missing at three bin sink behind bar
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - walk-in freezer floor soiled.
  • 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.
2/18/2014Routine - 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 - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • 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. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
9/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination, filters sitting on top of storage container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils, 2drink cups sitting on low boy unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Hood filters soiled with accumulated greasy dust.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable, cloth towel under prep area cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair, cook line.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface, exterior of large ice buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, cook line. **Repeat Violation**
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Drain cover(s) missing, mop sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, wet food storage containers stacked directly on top of each othr on the storage rack. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, center cook line hand wash sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated greasy soot, hood filters above chargrill.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable, small board at server bread station. Corrected On Site, manager discarded. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, bread knife between wall and timer at server station. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk in cooler door frame with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, spray bottle on cook line containing yellow substance- cook stated it contains oil. Corrected On Site.
9/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  • Observed personal item stored with clean dishes etc.
5/10/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.- dishmachine temperature at 120 degrees- operator shall use three compartment sink until dishmachine is capable of proper sanitizing temperature
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.- cheese
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food.- dry ingredient bins- Corrected On Site.
3/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/25/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.- dirty dishes blocking sink. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.- french fries in reachin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed all employee traing expired This violation must be corrected by : 10-25-11.
  • Observed gaskets with moderate slimy/mold-like build-up.-reachin cooler on cookline
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave mildly soiled.
  • Observed sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Ribs are close to these perameters and time out was not exact. Gave facility benefit of the doubt and no stop sale issued. Advised ribs cool flat instead of stacked for more surface temp. Ribs temped at 74-76 F.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of black slime on soda dispensing nozzles and flat surfaces. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable-several small boards and one large board. Manager discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee dispdnsed drink and drrank it over drink ice. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Cook changing gloves without first washing. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed missing/inaccurate warewashing machine data plate.
  • Observed old food debris accumulated on walk-in freezer floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Whipped butter, holding at waitt station.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over RTE hot dogs. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Raw chicken stored over exposed raw fish. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair-cookliine upright 2 door unit.
4/26/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). Items in breading cooler.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken rolls, raw chicken, raw shrimp, and pepper/garlic sets all temped at 49-50 F. Stop Sale issued for these items.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures-breading cooler maintaining 48-49-50 F..
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. At least one board in prep area-Manager replaced. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Advised facility to use 3 bin sink for sanitizing or no dishes until service can be performed.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. Cookline handwash sink handles.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up-bar area tip reach cooler-moderately soiled.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Wet nesting visable on several stacked items.
12/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity-cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee dtinking while preparing food-prep table. Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Bar type towels surrounding ice bin at wait station. Towels absorbing massive amount of condensation emitted from bin-Towels soaked and several stained.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of black mold-like substance on soda dispensing nozzles - wait station.
  • Observed heavy dirty chunky grease grease receptacle.
4/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food./walk in freezer raw seafood over package drinks
  • Critical. Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area./on prep table
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions./dated 5/19/08-hasn't been changed in over a year
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. /observed no filters out for cleaning For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair./stand alone freezer
  • Dishware not cleared of gross food and waste prior to being placed in sink/dishmachine./observed food residue on containers that had been already washed
  • Critical. Observed moderately soiled reach-in cooler gaskets./all units
  • Clean utensils not stored inverted or in a protected manner./forks by dishmachine area
  • Clean cups,bowls in dessert freezer not stored inverted or in a protected manner/stored directly on wire shelving
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions./battery not working
12/8/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/28/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/9/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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