Longhorn Steakhouse, 11102 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 11102 Causeway Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511
License #: 3911323
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter scooper 101°
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature in walk-in cooler. Ground beef over loin
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food.
07/14/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean cups/glasses not properly air dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - In-use butter scoop/spoon stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  • Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
  • 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.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. At wait station **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink. **Corrected On-Site**
8/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Store sanitizing buckets on the floor.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Clean the food splash from the inside surfaces of the salad refrigerator.
4/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Large blue buckets on dish rack.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by trash cans in Dishwash area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large flour bin. **Corrected On-Site**
11/30/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. Cooked rice in portioned plastic bags in the walk-in cooler measured 55 degrees fahrenheit. Product discarded by staff.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream in drop-in cooler on cooks line measured 47 degrees fahrenheit. Products (fish, beef, etc.) in 6 drawer cooler measured 45 - 47 degrees fahrenheit. Manager stated it was due to cooler being opened constantly for lunch rush. Manager to monitor temperature and ensure all potentially hazardous food are kept at or below 41 degrees fahrenheit. Ice bags placed on product to maintain temperature.
6/28/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on cleaned containers.
  • Observed hole in wall behind dishmachine.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. "Darifair Garlic Butter" on cooks line measured 94F and no time was marked.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb - mop sink (splitter attached).
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sauce in plastic containers not labeled.
2/27/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean containers.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees - cooks line. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bags of seasoning in dry food storage area not stored in covered container.
10/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures - make table refrigerator. Product temperature measured 54F.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet nesting on clean pans.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils - scoop on clean utensils shelf.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Products (shrimp, chicken, sauces, etc.) in the make table refrigerator measured 54 F. Product placed on ice to control temperature.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice in reach-in-cooler measured 44F. Ice placed on product to control temperature.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. Open bag of rice and sugar not stored in covered container.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Observed pasta in reach-in-cooker on cooksline in plastic containers not date marked.
5/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. flour Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed location of designated employee eating, drinking, or smoking area causing possible cross-contamination. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. management while performing food prep. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. pans in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored in food preparation area. Corrected On Site.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry. Corrected On Site.
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
12/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Clean the food crumbs from the refrigerator door gaskets. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Clean the accumulated grease from the hood filters.
8/4/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. creams - Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. water and tea pitchers on bar not covered
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. reachin coolers on sever line
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface. on underside of soda fountain
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wetnesting
6/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. milk and creams -walkin coolers
  • Critical. Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. undercutting board
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat. Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. handlle down in coleslaw on cookline
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. wet nesting
2/15/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.tea in server areas
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. breader container
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. steak holding RIC
  • Critical. Lack of use of chemical test kit when using chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. bar areas
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. bar areas
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. bar areas
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. at mop sink
10/29/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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