Longhorn Steakhouse, 2400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2400 N Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303-4104
License #: 4702262
Total inspections: 19
Last inspection: 07/08/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

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  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Plastic doors on ice machine cracked and chipped.
  • Basic - Fan cover in reach in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Single unit in wait station.
  • Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under ice machine.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Right of hand wash sink at cook line.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 41° F, 44° F, 47° F, - dropping down to 43° F, 44° F. All items not held more than 4 hours. Manager will move product to Low Boy units. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Right of ice machine.
07/08/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Around convection oven.
12/13/2013Complaint FullCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Table left of convection oven.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several on back prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low Boy nit under flat top grill unable to maintain product temperature at 41° F or below. **Warning**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Around convection oven.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All items in Low Boy unit under flat top grill above 41° F, not held more than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler. Steaks in bottom half of tall 2 door unit right of flat top above 41°, not held more than 4 hours, moved to walk in cooler. This violation must be corrected by Friday 12.13.13. **Warning**
12/12/2013Complaint FullWarning Issued
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Rack for bread at cook line.
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • Basic - Old labels on clean containers.
  • Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Multiple throughout cook line.
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Several in kitchen line.
  • Basic - Stored food not covered in walk-in cooler. Pan of pork ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with slimy/mold-like build-up.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. Areas through cook line, around hand wash sink, etc.
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Peanuts.
10/18/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. Ceiling along electrical line.
  • Basic - Objectionable odor in establishment. Sour odor near 3 two top tables on right side of walkway leading to bathrooms and back of dining room.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to clean containers.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Sheet pan rack near cutting table.
  • Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Soda gun soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
9/13/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Prep table cooks line.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  • Intermediate - Employee used handwash sink as a dump sink.
5/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Interior of oven has heavy accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork at 45?. **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper strength.
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. PHONE and GLASSES ON LINE. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CHEESE SPREAD AT 45F
7/11/2012Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed accumulation of debris in warewashing machine and associated equipment.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. CRAB AT 45 Corrected On Site.
3/13/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispenser.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food beef cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 45 F Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Plate shelf cook line.
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in towel bucket Corrected On Site.
11/23/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions; dish. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times; dish sink blocked by trash cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; ribs at 47F in cooler drawer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit; shrimp and chicken at 54F in cooler drawer. Corrected On Site. Cooler came unplugged earlier, food has been iced, cooler replugged in and temperature is coming down.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination; cone cups dispenser needs a cover on top. Corrected On Site.
5/20/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength in wiping cloth bucket.
1/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food beef cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit since 2:30 discard leftovers at 6:30.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Service unit.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Table top under grill.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. Wall behind grill.
7/13/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice); lobster tail, ground beef, steak, cheese.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All PHF in cook line drawers. Corrected On Site with Stop Sale.
  • Critical. Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Six cook line drawers maintaining temperatures of 46-55 F.
  • Critical. Displayed food not properly protected from contamination; ice bin at bar has soda gun in the ice.
  • Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filters at ice machine not dated.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. Floor drain clogged by ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Critical. Observed screen in window torn/in poor repair; vent window in water heater room.
  • Floors not maintained smooth and durable; cook line has areas of deep grout lines with heavily accumulated food debris.
  • Wall not smooth and easily cleanable. Pegboard attached to wall is not removable to allow access for wall cleaning.
  • Critical. Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Original container: properly labeled, date marking
  • Critical. Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, display, service, transport, and cold holding
  • Critical. Food protection during storage, preparation, display, service, transportation
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Critical. Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking (evidence)
  • Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Critical. Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Single service items properly stored, handled, dispensed
  • Critical. Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure
  • Plumbing installed and maintained
  • Critical. Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow
  • Critical. Toilet and handwashing facilities, number, convenient, designed, installed
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
  • Critical. Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair
1/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
  • Critical. Please see inspection report for more details.
10/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 6/1/2009Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/27/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/30/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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