Longhorn Steakhouse, 35645 Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 35645 Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
License #: 6215788
Total inspections: 14
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing.
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. Dish room
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in cold holding unit.
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in reach-in cooler.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Basic - Water leaking from faucet/faucet handle. Handsink in kitxhen
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Cookline
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By slicer
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers had accumulation of mold-like substance.
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Food soil/mold like substance residue on exterior of reach-in cooler/refrigerator.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **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**
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
4/15/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauce in reach in cooler, cookline
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Next to walk in cooler
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Reach in cooler, cookline across from fryers
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • High Priority - Live flies in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
7/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Near walk in cooler
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Cookline
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. Handsink near dishmachine
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Bar
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Salad toppings, cookline; lemons in wait area
3/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. next to walk in cooler
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. near fryers
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. near dishmachine
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. in bucket at mop sink
11/14/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. tongs on oven handles
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. food containers next to walk in cooler
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons in walk in cooler
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. near dishmachine
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. cookline
12/6/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. peaches, bar
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. dish area
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. in reach in cooler across from fryers
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. cookline
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. lemons at wait station
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. dishmachine area
9/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris/splash--underside of expo window shelf
  • Observed build-up of grease under flattop grill--near rear
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment...knife stored between knife rack and wall--dishwasher area Corrected On Site.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...corner under leftside of machine
5/2/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris--drawers gaskets and edges
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue...beerkeg cooler at bar
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area...at chaulking
1/25/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease under flattop grill.
  • Observed build-up of dirt on bottom shelf of beer glasses cooler at bar.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment...behind flattop grill.
9/14/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.[upright salad cooler 45-52 degrees on 12 containers shrimp dip, 1 lb shredded cheese, key lime pie, 1/2 lb lobster]
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.[smokey tomato butter sauce 105 degrees]
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.[ice cream in freezer] Repeat Violation.
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.[ice machine scoop in soiled broken buckets]
  • Critical. Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.[at far end of bar]
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.[potatos drawers ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[keg cooler ]
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.[upright salad cooler ]
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface.[around mop sink]
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.[between pan and table]
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.at far end of bar]
  • Observed personal care item stored with food.supplies in bar
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
5/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.ice cream in freezer
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical. Observed interior top of microwave soiled.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.handles on reachins on cookline
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.dairy cooler at waitstation
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.top of dishmachiine Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.sides and top of upright salad cooler on cookline
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.clean dishes stored wit dirty Corrected On Site.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture.dump sink in bar by drink ice
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.in freezer
12/23/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/26/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 8/12/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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