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JOHNNY LONGHOTS AND PHILLY STEAKS

7523 S TAMIAMI TRL, Sarasota FL 34231 · 941-926-0441

Last inspected Jan 12, 2026 · 5 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6804491
Grade history
AUG 23
JAN 24
JUL 24
DEC 24
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2017029373May 15, 2017Jul 17, 2017$200

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a vegetable dicer in the handwashing sink. The operator removed the piece of equipment.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed slow draining water in the handwashing sink near the front counter.
Basic/29-20-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed sliced cheese (75F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the cheese.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (75F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler. The operator discarded the cheese.
High priority/03A-02-5
Slow draining water in handwash sink near the front counter.
Basic/29-20-5
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/1/2023. The operator renewed the license.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) on a prep table in the kitchen. The operator stated the cheese had been out for less than one hour. The operator placed the cheese in the reach in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a bowl stored in the handwashing sink near the front counter. The operator removed the bowl.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed the rear exit door not protected with a self-closing device.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed gap between the door and ground at the rear exit door.
Basic/35B-03-4/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.