Longhorn Steakhouse Of Fleming Island, 1605 Cr 220, Orange Park, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF FLEMING ISLAND
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1605 Cr 220, Orange Park, FL 32003
License #: 2001071
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 08/14/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • No Violations Were Observed
08/14/2014Complaint PartialInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Both upright units on cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over hot dogs, reach in cooler on cook line **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin. In drink prep area
  • Intermediate - Black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Light **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Off by about 12°. All thermometers including inspector's calibrated using ice bath method **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. Pink residue
08/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cook line
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large food particles in sink in prep area
12/19/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. By dish area.
  • Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handle of bar reach in cooler with mixers.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing food manager signature. **Corrected On-Site**
8/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Food stored in holding unit not covered. Fries, reach in freezer on cook line
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. On cook line
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with food debris/mold-like substance.
  • High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not washed/rinsed/sanitized after being dropped on floor. Spatula-picked up and put back in container on grill **Corrected On-Site**
3/28/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. drawer cooler under flat top. ambient air temp 55'F. *Do not use this cooler for potentially hazardous foods until it's maintaining 41'F or below* Establishment has adequate other refrigeration.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. slicing bread Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. box of lettuce
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. salad reach-in on cookline pooling water
  • Observed personal care item stored on clean dishes. hat
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 51'F, shrimp 50'F, chicken 50'F, ribs 53'F. all in drawer cooler under flat top. Corrective action=moved to upright reach in
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. upright reach-in freezer
10/15/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Certified Food Manager unable to answer basic health policy questions.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. On cookline.
  • Critical - Observed employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Wait line pick up area.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Whipped butter on cook line. Corrective action taken, ice bath.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit. Whipped butter portions. Corrected On Site.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Pegboard installed.
5/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.BLACK RAMEKINS in expo area FOUND STACKED still with WATER NESTING inside . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.DISHWASHER AREA handwashing sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on EXTERIORS TRASH CANS throughout establishment .
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.LARGE CUTTING BOARDS in preparation sink.
  • Critical - Observed employee drinking from an open beverage container in a food preparation or other restricted area.MULTIPLE coffee mugs with coffee placed on TOP OF PREP SINK rear area.
  • Critical - Observed food with mold-like growth.RED TOMATO inside BOX on rack prep area .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.UP WRIGHT UNIT in cooks line NEEDS CLEANING bottom side. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.PLASTIC CONTAINERS in dish rack ,still have OLD FOOD ATTACHED .
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.MOP SINK using splitter NEEDS HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER at end of HOSE CONECTION . Repeat Violation.
11/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.WATER NESTING present .
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.CONTAINERS STACKED HIGH prior to proper air drying DISHWASHER rack.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only.
  • Observed DUST PANS hanging with EXCESSIVE old food debris ,keep clean and free of debris while not in use.
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on WALKIN COOLER FANS.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.SODA GUN BAR.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.DISHWASHER area vent ,excessive DUST/DIRT.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.COOKS LINE wearing bracelets .
  • Critical - Observed interior of STAND UP reach-in freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue.COOKS LINE .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food inside WALKIN COOLER ,salmon fish.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.HOSE BIBB VACUUM BREAKER on mop sink splitter improperly installed /EXPLAINED TO MANAGEMENT correct place.
5/17/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE IN REACH IN COOLER 46. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. RAW STEAK OVER COOKED ROAST
  • Critical. Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. NO HANDLE ON SCOOP FOR CINNAMON/SUGAR Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. BEFORE PUTTING ON GLOVES
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. SIGN BLOCKED BY BOXED GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. BAR
1/14/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Violation: 05-09-1 No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Violation: 15-31-1 Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK-IN COOLER RACKS RUSTED
  • Critical. Violation: 22-23-1 Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Violation: 23-05-1 Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. COOLING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Violation: 23-06-1 Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Violation: 24-06-1 Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN PLATES IN SOILED COOLER
  • Violation: 24-08-1 Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN PANS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Violation: 53B-08-1 Incomplete 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. NO DATE OF TRAINING ON FILE FOR CHRIS (COOK)
6/23/2010Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. SOUR CREAM 47, BUTTER 47'F -BOTH IN WELL UNIT AT COOKLINE. FISH 50, LOBSTER 51, PORK RIBS 54, CHICKEN 49'F - ALL IN REACH-IN DRAWER UNIT UNDER GRILL
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. SMALL WELL UNIT, REACH-IN DRAWER UNIT UNDER GRILL
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. SPICES/SAUCES AT SIDE OF COOKLINE Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee improperly washing hands. PAPERTOWEL NOT USED TO TURN OFF WATER Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. WALK-IN COOLER RACKS RUSTED
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. COOLING RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed build-up of dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. FANS IN WALK-IN COOLER
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty drawers, racks, vestibules or toilet rooms, or between equipment/walls. CLEAN PLATES IN SOILED COOLER
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. CLEAN PANS WETNESTING
  • Critical. Incomplete 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. NO DATE OF TRAINING ON FILE FOR CHRIS (COOK)
6/22/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food held under time as a public health control without time marking indicating 4-hour limit, on butter-trays. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled, on cook line.
  • Critical. Observed employee wipe hands on apron while working on cook line instead of handwashing.
  • Critical. Observed several soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of spotty mildew stain in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surfaces- cook line equipment handles.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris- wait stand next to bar.
  • Critical. Certified Food Manager does not know that Longhorn's butter is held by time as a public health control. Reviewed form completed last year. Please advise all certified managers.
  • Critical. No current proof of required employee training provided for Miranda and Timothy. 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. (Their certifications expired 9/09.)
2/9/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • 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, cheese on prep top. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in some cold holding units.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of spotty stain in the interior top of ice machine. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed mildew build up on/around cold wet surfaces of ice bins and cold wells.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, col well, server station.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried, glasses stacked wet, bar. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions, dishmachine area. Corrected On Site.
9/22/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 4/7/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 11/3/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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