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LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

17020 US HWY 441, Mount Dora FL 32757

Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats184
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4509013
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live-Operator killed and removed
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler for quick cooling. Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in cooler under shelves Floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at cook line in water 129. Operator replaced recheck 154F
Basic/10-07-4
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets.by silverware rolling station Reach in cooler gasket by wait station.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in cooler by silverware rolling station Reach in cooler interior by wait station.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by sodas on the right coming out of walk in cooler.
Basic/36-27-5
The state's own report →
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Operator reheated to 174F French onion soup (120F - Hot Holding)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board on prep table.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in the kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. Operator separated.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer Floor on the right outside walk in cooler underneath sodas. Floor by back door soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - live Roach in hand sink next to line set prep table Killed and removed.
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine
Basic/22-20-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Server
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - dish area.
Basic/36-22-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans stored on shelf in prep area
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - 1 live-Operator killed and removed
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -dicer -white cutting board on cooks -low boys cooler
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Togo station
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Basic/16-03-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - blue and green cutting board in prep area
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. - pans stored on shelf in prep area.
Basic/24-08-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven in prep area.
Basic/22-08-4
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - speed rack - hood fliters
Basic/23-03-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - pans stored on shelf in prep area.
Basic/16-46-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. -Corn on cob in walk-in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed asparagus over Cooked corn on the cob
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -All hand sinks
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. -All hand sinks
Intermediate/31B-03-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -all hand sinks
Basic/31B-04-4

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.