Longhorn Steakhouse Of W. Haven, 875 1st St Sw, Winter Haven, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF W. HAVEN
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 875 1st St Sw, Winter Haven, FL 33880-3606
License #: 6307396
Total inspections: 18
Last inspection: 08/20/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Case of single-service articles stored on floor in dry storage area/kitchen/wait station. Napkins **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood filters in disrepair.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Bar area
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. 2 drawer reachin cooler on cookline
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Raw pork under raw beef walkin cooler **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Small insects in bar area. Ants in bar area
08/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Reachin meat cooler on cookline
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease. Cookline
3/19/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Door in disrepair. Between server line and cookline
  • Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dish area
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Lobster **Corrected On-Site**
10/10/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored with or above food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bar area
  • Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt for water softener **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Cook line door entrance
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Intermediate - Ice chute soiled/build up of mold-like substance/slime. **Corrected On-Site**
6/13/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Floor tiles cracked, broken or in disrepair. Under 3-compartment sink
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - Inside/outside of dumpster not clean.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Steak reachin cooler on cookline
  • Intermediate - Employee filled water pitcher/cup at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
2/27/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Dishroom
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Dishroom Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler Mushrooms Corrected On Site.
  • Plumbing system improperly repaired. 3-compartment sink
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Serverline
8/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/29/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. 2 drawer cooler near cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 2/29/12.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. box on top of hand sink in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. jalapeno cheese sauce on dry storage rack.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair drawers on reachin cooler not closing properly near cookline.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. rice inside 2 drawer cooler. operator discarded. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. raw beef over raw pork inside 2 door cooler near cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at Y on mop sink.
2/28/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. in bar area. Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning.under hood system.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. in dishwashing area.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. between glove changing.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in undrained ice. beef inside walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. container on dish rack.
6/28/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. forks near 3 compartment sink.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. containers on dish rack.
  • Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle. near mop sink.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. raw beef next to cheese inside reachin cooler under grill.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. plates on dish rack.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at Y on mop sink.
  • Critical. No waste receptacle provided at handwash lavatory with disposable towels. near 3 compartment sink.
9/22/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Beef steak on top cheese walkin cooler
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2-door upright reachin freezer cookline
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed non-bagged garbage in dumpster.
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Hood filters
  • Observed personal care item stored with single service items. Stockroom Corrected On Site.
6/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Tea urns Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Cole slaw cookline
  • Critical. Observed employee switch from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands, when changing gloves. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Outside hose bibb
  • Observed open dumpster lid. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. Cookline -missing tiles and no grout
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
2/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Walkin cooler
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Serverline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. 2-door reachin cooler on cookline
  • Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage. Walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Serverline
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up. Walkin freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Serverline
  • Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • Observed dumpster rusted out on bottom. Box dumpster
10/30/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/16/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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