Longhorn Steakhouse #5474

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Inspections

1. Apr 17, 2026 Follow Up · 2 priority, 2 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after removing gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority Repeat Corrected on site

     PROPER DISPOSITION OF FOOD - FOOD CONTAMINATED BY A PERSON

     Ready to Eat (RTE) food is being contaminated by food employees through improper glove-usage & santizing methods of non-food contact surfaces on the cook line.

     Correction: Discard food items.

     Code 3-701.11 (D)

2. Mar 26, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 1 priority foundation, 8 core
   • Serious Priority

     WHEN TO WASH

     Employee observed not washing hands after removing gloves.

     Correction: Employees shall wash their hands after engaging in any activity that may cause their hands to become contaminated.

     Code 2-301.14

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER DISPOSITION OF FOOD - FOOD CONTAMINATED BY A PERSON

     Ready to Eat (RTE) food is being contaminated by food employees through improper glove-usage & santizing methods of non-food contact surfaces on the cook line.

     Correction: Discard food items.

     Code 3-701.11 (D)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     THAWING

     Racks of ribs are being improperly thawed by being submerged in standing water and is not under cold running water.

     Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.

     Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)

   • Not serious Core

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - JEWELRY

     Employees on the grill line noted wearing jewerly & a smart watch on there wrists while working with food.

     Correction: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band, prohibit food employees wearing jewelry on the hands or wrists while working with food.

     Code 2-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - COVERED CONTAINERS OR WRAPPING

     A wrapped container of shrimp stacked on-top another wrapped container of shrimp in Walk-in Cooler. The wrap/cover is not sufficient. The bottom of the container is touching food product.

     Correction: All foods that are not part of a cooling process shall be covered at all times to prevent cross-contamination. Food shall be discarded if suspected of cross-contamination.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (4)

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Utensils were improperly stored: Mixing bowls are being stored on-top of food located in the 3DR Delfield Prep Cooler lid.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WAREWASHING MACHINE - DATA PLATE OPERATION SPECIFICATION

     The low-temp & high-temp warewashing machine does not have an easily accessible or readable data plate.

     Correction: Provide an easily accessible and readable data plate affixed to the warewashing machine that outlines the machine’s design and operating specifications.

     Code 4-204.113

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD PREPARATION SINK

     Food preparation is occurring below the flood level rim of a sink compartment at the four (4) compartment sink. Without an air gap present & the food prep-sink is obstructed.

     Correction: A food preparation sink shall be provided for significant food preparation or in instances where food preparation is occurring below the flood level rim of a sink compartment such as thawing or vegetable washing.

     Code 4-301.16

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     The non-food contact surfaces on the cook line not cleaned on a frequent basis.

     Correction: Clean all equipment on a routine basis to prevent accumulation of soil residues.

     Code 4-602.13

   • Not serious Core Corrected on site

     KITCHENWARE, TABLEWARE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES - HANDLED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION

     It was observed that eating mix-round soup spoons are stored or displayed at service station where the lip contact surface could be contaminated. Handle needs to be extended.

     Correction: Store utensils in a manner to avoid contamination to the food and lip contact surface.

     Code 4-904.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     WALLS AND CEILINGS, ATTACHMENTS

     The ceiling tiles are missing on the grill line, service line, & at the warewashing station.

     Correction: Maintain all wall and ceiling light fixtures, mechanical room ventilation system components, vent covers, wall mounted fans, decorative items, and other attachments so they are easily cleanable.

     Code 6-201.17

3. Jun 20, 2025 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 1 priority foundation, 4 core, 6 repeat
   • Serious Priority Repeat

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at multicompartment sink at the bar where there is ahose connected.

     Correction: Discontinue attaching hose to the faucet of the warewashing sinks. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Repeat

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: Interior of the ice machine is visbly soiled with black residue;

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     Wire brush used for scraping the grill between menu items is made of a nondurable material, and is shedding wirre bristles.

     Correction: Discontinue the use of the wire brush. Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

     Code 4-201.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled: Computer monitors, wires and platforms are soiled with grease, dust and debris

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core Repeat Corrected on site

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean tubs are being stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Beer keg coolers were observed to have pooling water.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

4. May 28, 2025 Routine · 3 priority, 3 priority foundation, 9 core, 1 repeat
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - NESTING OR RAW ANIMAL FOODS STORED TOGETHER

     Salad dressing squeeze bottle is stored in same container with lettuce

     Correction: Prevent nesting of raw animal foods and store raw animal foods in order of descending hazard to prevent cross contamination. Separate raw animal food species from one another except when combined as ingredients.

     Code 3-302.11 (A) (2)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT, CHEMICAL, TEMPERATURE, pH, CONCENTRATION AND HARDNESS

     Chlorine sanitizer is not being used according to EPA registered label use instructions and is at 0 PPM in the dish machine at the bar .

     Correction: Provide training to employees on proper use and concentration of sanitizer or repair or adjust warewashing equipment to provide proper sanitizer concentration.

     Code 4-501.114 (A) - (E)

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING - BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE - WHEN REQUIRED

     Plumbing system not provided with an air gap or backflow prevention at multicompartment sink at the bar where there is ahose connected.

     Correction: Discontinue attaching hose to the faucet of the warewashing sinks. Plumbing systems shall be provided with backflow prevention at each point of use in the food establishment.

     Code 5-203.14

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     Food establishment does not have written procedures that address responding to vomiting or diarrheal events.

     Correction: Develop procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Specifically actions that employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination.

     Code 2-501.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     THERMOMETERS - FOOD - ACCURACY

     Thermometer used in food establishment is not calibrated to ensure accuracy to +/- 2°F. Thermometer in cold drawer broken.

     Correction: Calibrate routinely or replace thermometers.

     Code 4-203.11

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED

     Food contact surfaces are visibly soiled: Interior of the ice machine is visbly soiled with black residue; Interior of the broiler oven is visbly soiled with grease and food debris at the rack; Cold table prep coolers are visbly soiled at the hinges; Several cold drawers on the line were visibly soiled at the gaskets; Hot holding cabinet for potatos is visbly soiled with encrusted accumulations of food debris and grease; Gaskets on stand up cold holding units are visibly soiled; Alto sham is visbly soiled with food debris at the door hinges and bottom tray. Speed racks are soiled with food debris

     Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.

     Code 4-601.11 (A)

   • Not serious Core Repeat

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Ice scoops improperly stored in soiled holsters; Utensils at the bar were observed to be stored in a glass of stagnant water at the bar; Liquor pour spout caps were observed to be stored in a glass with stagnant water.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER

     Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces not stored in sanitizer at the bar.

     Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.

     Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)

   • Not serious Core

     WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - SANITIZING SOLUTIONS

     Wiping cloth solution is beyond its time stamp and less than 100PPM

     Correction: Maintain wiping cloth sanitizer solution clean and free from visible debris.

     Code 3-304.14 (D)

   • Not serious Core

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - DURABILITY AND STRENGTH

     Wire brush used for scraping the grill between menu items is made of a nondurable material, and is shedding wirre bristles.

     Correction: Discontinue the use of the wire brush. Provide equipment or utensils that are durable under normal conditions.

     Code 4-201.11

   • Not serious Core

     NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEAN

     Non-food contact surfaces of equipment are soiled: Soap dispensing nozzle at the bar handsink is visibly soiled with debris; Knife rack at rep table is visbly soiled with dust; Computer monitors, wires and platforms are soiled with grease, dust and debris Hot holding unit at the servicce window is soiled with dust.

     Correction: Clean and remove dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris from all non-food contact surfaces of equipment.

     Code 4-601.11 (C)

   • Not serious Core

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT AND LINENS - AIR-DRYING REQUIRED

     Clean tubs are being stacked without being air-dried.

     Correction: Air dry all clean utensils before storage and before contact with food.

     Code 4-901.11

   • Not serious Core

     SEWAGE - OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER

     Beer keg coolers were observed to have pooling water.

     Correction: Provide a method of draining that meets the State Uniform Plumbing Code. Referral will be made to the department of safety and professional services for follow up.

     Code 5-403.12

   • Not serious Core

     LIGHT BULBS - PROTECTIVE SHIELDING

     Lights located in kitchen area are not shatter shielded.

     Correction: Provide shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter resistant light bulbs.

     Code 6-202.11

   • Not serious Core

     OPERATING WITHOUT A LICENSE - POSTING A RETAIL FOOD LICENSE

     Posted Retail food establishment permit is expired

     Correction: Post retail food establishment permit in a public area.

     Code ATCP 75.06 (1) (b)

5. May 22, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 5 priority foundation, 8 core
   • Serious Priority Corrected on site

     TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING

     Milk at the beverage station is cold held at 47-48°F. Milk in the bar cooler is cold held 44F-48F Diced tomato in the prep line cold table top are cold held at 56F; Shreeded CHeese in the prep line cold table top is cold held at 46F

     Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.

     Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - CLEANING FREQUENCY

     Food contact surface of mixing bowls used with time/temperature controlled for safety food are not cleaned every 4 hours. Food Contact surfaces of tongs used with time/temperature control for safety food on the cook line are not cleaned every four hours. Hot Hold drawers for potato storage are visibly soiled.

     Correction: Clean food contact surfaces used with time/temperature controlled for safety food a minimum of every 4 hours.

     Code 4-602.11 (C)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     RTE/TCS FOOD - COMMERCIALLY PREPARED FOODS DATE MARKING

     Open package of cheese in the walk-in cooler was not date marked once the container was opened.

     Correction: Adjust method or procedures so that all ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food from a food processing plant is date marked when the container is opened. Discard improperly date marked food or food that has past the 7 day shelf life.

     Code 3-501.17 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY - DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

     Consumer advisory is missing the disclosure statement. Half Pound Steakhouse Cheeseburger does not have a designation on the lunch menu.

     Correction: Properly identifiy those food items that require a consumer advisory.

     Code 3-603.11 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - FOOD CONTACT SURFACES, CLEANABILITY

     Cutting boards were observed to be hevily scored and blackend. Several equipment packaging adhesive stickers were not removed before use and are peeling trapping food debris.

     Correction: Provide food contact surfaces that are smooth, free of sharp edges and are free from breaks and cracks.

     Code 4-202.11 (1) - (4)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING MACHINES - VERIFYING DISPENSING OF DETERGENT AND SANITIZERS

     Warewashing machine is not provided with a visual means to see that detergent and sanitizer are dispensed or is not provided with an alarm that sounds if detergent or sanitizer is not dispensed. Pressure gauge on Warewash machine is non-functional.

     Correction: Warewashing machines shall have a visible means of identifiying when detergent of sanitizer is dispensed or provided with an alarm that signals when the detergent or sanitizer is not dispensed. Repair or replace pressure guage and verify sanitizer is dispensing before use.

     Code 4-204.117 (B)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     HAND DRYING PROVISION

     No single-use toweling or other hand drying device available at employee handwashing sink for hand drying.

     Correction: Provide single-use toweling or other approved devices at employee handwashing sink to facilitate proper handwashing.

     Code 6-301.12

   • Not serious Core

     IN-USE UTENSILS, BETWEEN USE STORAGE

     Knife was improperly stored wedged between equipment on the cook line. Single use plastic portion cup was observed to be stored within the dressing.

     Correction: Store in-use utensils in the food item with handle extended, on a clean surface, running dipper well or in a container of water greater than 135°F. Discontinue using single use items as scoops.

     Code 3-304.12

   • Not serious Core

     VENTILATION HOOD SYSTEM - FILTERS

     The filters of the hood ventilation system are heavily soiled with grease and dust. The outer rim of the hood ventialtion system was observed to have grease drips pooling. The ceiling vent covers are visbly soiled with dust.

     Correction: Provide filters for grease extracting equipment that are designed so they can be easily removed for cleaning and replacement.

     Code 4-202.18

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - COOKING AND BAKING EQUIPMENT

     Cooking and baking equipment is soiled with food debris. Broiler oven is heavily soiled with grease and food debris. The area of equipment between the flat top and the grill is heavily soiled with grease and food debris. Cooler interiors are soiled with food debris. Under side of the hot holding area is visibly soiled with food debris.

     Correction: Clean food cooking and baking equipment at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (A)

   • Not serious Core

     FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - MICROWAVE CLEANED

     Cavity of microwaves are soiled.

     Correction: Clean and maintain microwave at least every 24 hours.

     Code 4-602.12 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     PLUMBING - SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR

     The multi compartment sink plumbing has a leak and is not maintained in good repair.

     Correction: The plumbing system shall be maintained in good repair. Repair or replace defective or leaking plumbing.

     Code 5-205.15 (B)

   • Not serious Core

     GARBAGE/REFUSE - COVERING RECEPTACLES

     Waste receptacles for rubbish and grease are not covered.

     Correction: Waste receptacles or waste receptacle units shall be covered or have tight fitting doors.

     Code 5-501.113

   • Not serious Core

     INTENSITY - LIGHTING

     Several light bulbs in the hood ventilation systems are burned out.

     Correction: Provide the correct lighting intensity in all work and storage areas.

     Code 6-303.11

   • Not serious Core

     DESIGNATED AREAS - EMPLOYEE ACCOMODATIONS - EATING/DRINKING/SMOKING

     Employees are eating at the service counter.

     Correction: Provide an area for employees to eat and drink that does not contaminate food, equipment, linens, single-use and single service articles.

     Code 6-403.11 (A)