Longhorn Steakhouse, 13701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 13701 S Tamiami Trl, Fort Myers, FL 33912-1627
License #: 4604396
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 08/29/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
08/29/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed three CO bottles in dry storage room not secured.
4/16/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Observed debris build up under fryer in kitchen area
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hands wash sink blocked by food tray at cook line.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at serve line. **Corrected On-Site**
1/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine sanitizer 0 ppm.
3/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. left of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. food preparer Corrected On Site.
8/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/21/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. right of Blodgett oven in cookline
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area. near dishmachine
3/8/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. beverage station
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white bin by ice machine Corrected On Site.
10/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted can. can of jalapneo peppers Corrected On Site.
  • Observed garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 122 F soup; at front station Corrected On Site. reheated on stove
5/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers stacked wet on shelf above 3 compartment sink
2/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. above flat top grill
  • Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn/in disrepair. salad cooler, quaterback station cooler in cookline
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. no covering for lights in smallwares storage room Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed container of medicine improperly stored. bottle of thermaflu by takeout containers in cookline. Corrected On Site.
10/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white bin by ice machine Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • 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. white bin by ice machine
  • In-use utensil for potentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. tongs with moist food hanging on charbroiler handle Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no hot water. Repeat Violation.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. in back prep area Corrected On Site. pails all changed
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda gun dispensing nozzle. in bar area
  • Observed leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. handwash sink left of cook line Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. handwash sink in service station used for dumping
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. in storage room
3/31/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. white rubbermaid container by delfield freezer Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee wash hands with no hot water.
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. second to left unit in cookline
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. beverage station
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. containers on shelf above 3 compartment sink
  • Observed water draining onto floor surface. from handwash sink left side of cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing in food preparation room or area. right side of cookline by Traulsen refrigerator
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. back prep area handwash sink Corrected On Site.
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/3/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/22/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 7/17/2008Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action

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