Longhorn Steakhouse, 309 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 309 N Alafaya Trl, Orlando, FL 32828
License #: 5809650
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 08/15/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Forks not inverted, inside reach in cooler where the cheese cake is stored.
  • Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In rear of kitchen and above prep sink, while employee was washing vegetables. Two coffee cups. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metals pans on shelf above prep areas in rear of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Gap in hood filter, cook line.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Ice cream left uncovered on expo line. **Repeat Violation**
  • Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
  • Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go trays on expo line and on shelf in rear of kitchen.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Cooler below microwaves on cook line.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area. Multiple flies around the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Located at server expo line.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Located at the far end of the bar.
  • Intermediate - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink at the bar.
08/15/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner, plates are left overnight on costumers tables.
  • Basic - Drain cover(s) missing, bar area.
  • 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, small containers were stacked, clean side.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Food stored on floor, box of lobster inside walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old labels residue stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair, by cooks line.
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled, oil, by cooks line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash.,butter alternative next to handsink by food prep area.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • High Priority - Dented can present, manager discarded the can. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, after drinking from cup.
  • High Priority - Small flying insects in bar area.
  • High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical stored by or with food, spray bottle with oil next to spray bottle with cleaner by cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Cold water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink, by expo line.
3/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - 4-603.15(A) old labels on clean container, dishwashing area.
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, hinge lid salad cooler.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface, under flat broiler.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable, salad station.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris, by cooksline **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, stored on draining board by office. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored next to handsink. By ice maker. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name, spray bottle with oil. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present, manager discarded the can **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb, by dishwashing machine.
  • Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. **Corrected On-Site**
10/29/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Sweat shirt stored on food storage shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
3/8/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Cooling drawers.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. Salt for water softner on the ground outside.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Two door upright reach-in cooler containing raw steak.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Connection at mop sink.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dish room. Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours, prime rib was 45f, cooked yesterday, discussed cooling procedures with manager.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, by single service area.
  • Critical - Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method, completely and tighly wrapping prime rib with plastic, not letting heat escape.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walk in freezer floor.
  • Observed hood filters installed horizontally, rather than vertically. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food opened and frozen, not properly date marked, half and half, inside reach in cooler by expo area.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination, boxes of gloves were stored under paper towel dispenser , being dripped on.
  • Critical - Observed toxic item stored by single service gloves. Corrected On Site.
4/16/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light not functioning. Dry storage.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. End caps in dry storage.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Fan covers in walk-in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a bracelet. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reach-in cooler.
  • Observed old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Dish room.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. Mop sink splitter.
12/7/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions. MINIMUM INTERNAL COOKING TEMPRATURE OF BEEF AND BIG FIVE Corrected On Site.EXPLAINED AND EXPLAINED RISK FACTORS AND INTERVENTIONS
  • Observed WHITE cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor.SEVERAL BOXES ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.SOILED WHITE CUTTING BOARD
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.COOK WASHING AND RINSING SQUEEZE BOTTEL IN HAND WASH SINK AT COOK LINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINER HANDLES FACING DOWN AT SERVER STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.COFFE FILTERS NOT COVERED Corrected On Site.
3/15/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.DRINK ICE
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH CHEESE 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 PUTON NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.RUSTED
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.FORKS Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.BROUGHT TO MGRS ATTENTION Repeat Violation.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface.WALK IN COOLER SHELVES
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored.ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED FACING ALL DIRECTIONS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.WET NESTING CLEAN PANS
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. AT SERVICE BAR RESULTING IN CONTAMINATION OF DRINK ICE FROM DRAINAGE . ISSUED STOP SALE FOR DRINK ICE IN THE BIN AND ADVISED OPERATOR TO NOT USE THAT BIN FOR DRINK ICE UNTIL DRAIN LINE IS FIXED Repeat Violation.ON 10/16/2009 AT BAR
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.MOP SINK
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris AND MUSHROOM SHAPED OBJECTS GROWING OUT OF WALL AND WALL PAPER BEHIND HOSTESS STATION WALL PAPER LOOSE DUE TO HEAVY WATER DAMAGE. .
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.FANGUARD IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair.WATER DAMAGE ABOVE HOSTESS STATION
  • Critical. Manager lacking proof of Food Manager Certification.STEVE LEWIS Corrected On Site.
9/1/2010Complaint FullAdministrative complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
7/20/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW BEEF STORED OVER RAW RK IN WALK IN COOLER
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on ICE TEA dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface.HOOD FILTERS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
5/7/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans. ROSARITA JALAPENO PEPPERS 6 LB 6 OZ
  • Critical. Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.OPEN SHREDDED CHEESE IN WIC
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.FLOUR Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHICKEN IN TWO DRAWER TOP AND BOTTOM DRAWER 57 AND 56 F Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures.TWO DRAWER CHICKEN BREADING RIC STATION Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.SODA GUN HOLSTER DRAINING IN THE DRINK ICE AT THE BAR ICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS DRINK ICE UNTIL FIXED
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation.RAW BEEF STORED OVER RAW PORK IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor.BOX OF WHIPPED CREAM IN WIC
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.SEVERAL CONTAINERS OF DIFFERENT SEASONING
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. COOK HANDLED RAW BEEF WITH GLOVES AND HANDLED RTE POTATOE (PUT ON PLATE) Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.HANDLE IN CONTACT WITH FOOD (FLOUR)
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.AT SERVER STATION 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 HANDLED RAW BEEF WITH GLOVES AND HANDLED RTE POTATOE WITHOUT PROPERLY CHANGING GLOVE WHEN BROUGHT TO HIS ATTENTION HE CHANGED NEW GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.EMPLOYEE DRINK STORED WITH FOOD ON TOP SHELF OF RIC ONLINE
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Hood filters not equipped with a drip tray. For reporting purposes only.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.0 CYCLED 4-5 TIMES AND WAS ABLE TO GET READING Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.HEAVY BUILDUP OF SLIME 2xRepeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CUTTING BOARDS
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.KNIFES Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.AT BAR AND DRAINING IN THE DRINK ICE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.BLOCKED BY TRA H CAN IN KITCHEN AND AT BAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.HWS BY DISH AREA USED AS DUMP SINK Corrected On Site.
  • Floors not constructed easily cleanable. KITCHEN FLOOR GROUT MISSING
  • Ceiling tile missing.ABOVE ICE MACHINE
  • Light not functioning.GLASS SALAD RIC
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER FEBRUARY 1 st 2009 NO CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE AS PER MGR THOMAS THEY HIRED EMPLOYEESAND WORKING AT THE ESTABLISHMENT OVER 60 DAYS Repeat Violation.
10/16/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 12/19/2008Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 8/6/2008Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 8/5/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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