Longhorn Steakhouse, 2020 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2020 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6804468
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 3/24/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated residue debris.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
3/24/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, hood cover over cook line.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained on reach in cooler in cooler at cook line.
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust, monitor at cookline over reach in cooler.
  • Basic - Hood cover soiled with accumulated dust on outside surface.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area near Dishmachine.
5/31/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment, overhead vents at cookline with black residue.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed waitress touching bread buns at wait station with bare hands. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed build-up of dust on monitors and cables over reach in cooler at cook line.
  • Observed residue build-up on top of Dishmachine.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area near Dishmachine.
12/18/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50ppm, establishment to use three compartment sink for sanitizing step until unit repaired, repairman called. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees at wait staition.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on top shelf over warmer at cookline.
  • Critical - Observed dead insects inside overhead light fixture in wait station.
  • Observed wall with some black debris in dishwashing area.
9/18/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair, rust on tile hanger near dishmachine.
  • Observed employee with ineffective hair restraint, unbraided ponytail. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed kinfe stored in crevice between equipment at cookline. Corrected On Site.
6/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed brown discoloration stains on large plastic tubs at clean equipment rack near dishmachine.
  • Critical - Observed employee fail to wash hands when changing sanitary gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed two small holes in wall near knife rack in kitchen.
2/1/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris in plastic containers in walkin freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed old food on plastic containers on clean equipment rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on plate warmer at cookline.
  • Observed sticky residue build-up on soda pump lines.
8/16/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on condiments tray on dry storage shelves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed standing water accumulated on kitchen floor behind cookline.
  • Observed wall behind produce sink soiled with accumulated black residue.
  • Observed wall in disrepair, rusty electrical strip on wall behind soda dispensing station.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Peg board on wall near three compartment sink.
4/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Food debris on ice cream scoop on clean equipment rack. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on door gaskets of upright reachin cooler at cookline. Corrected On Site. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of dust on top shelf over reachin coolers at cookline.
  • Observed attached equipment, hood over cookline has loose caulking hanging down.
1/5/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on grill at cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on condiments tray on dry storage shelf. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of sticky food debris on soda lines.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on soda dispenser nozzle supports. Corrected On Site.
8/25/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with food debris , bread warmer supports for inside containers.
  • Observed residue build-up on outside of upright reachin cooler next to grill.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on speed racks in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled bottle of liquid at food prep table in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
2/24/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of grease on fire suppressant nozzles over grill.
  • Observed residue build-up on front of gas grill.
  • Observed residue build-up on potable canned goods rack in kitchen .
  • Waste lines missing at soda gun holsters at bar.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees, men's bathroom .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind fryers at cookline .
10/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.Black moldlike substance on reachin cooler gaskets at wait station . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reachin cooler gaskets at bar are slimey.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Hood filters over fryers .
  • Observed build-up of food debris on nonfood-contact surface. Food debris on side of reachin freezer at cookline .
  • Observed build-up of food debris under microwaves on shelf at cookline .
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris around magnetic knife holder at cookline .
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
7/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/6/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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