LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
1275 E HWY 50, Clermont FL 34711 · 352-432-4902
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2024
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
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4 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -whipped cream (67F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -melted butter (118F - Hot Holding), less than four hours per operator, operator turned up temperature on unit, 166F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -grill grates on cook line -cheese melter on cook line
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -spoon in hand sink at entry to kitchen
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on all coolers and freezers -ledges of potato hot holding unit on cook line
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -commercially processed soups and frozen vegetables thawing in triple sink with no running water. Operator turned on cold water.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed asparagus over cut tomatoes and cucumber, operator moved unwashed to unwashed shelf
Aug 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -purse and cell phone on shelf by single service items in to go area. Operator corrected.
Equipment in poor repair. -gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line
Establishment using sponges on in-use food-contact surface. -sponge used in margarita rimming container. Educated operator, operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler and reach in coolers on cook line and front line -top back of fryer cabinets -area under reach in drawers of potato hot holding unit and cooler drawers on cook line. Operator began cleaning
Old labels and plastic wrap stuck to food containers after cleaning, in dish storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -whipped cream (67F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator discarded.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -dish area
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -bar. Operator placed sign on sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -several pans on rack above dish machine drain board
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -cook line nearest dish room
Several lights not functioning under hood suppression system and 1 over dish machine
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -plastic lids at server station. Operator corrected
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. -extinguisher beside hand sink by dish area
Aug 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -several handwash sinks
No soap provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at take out area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -several handwash sinks
Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. -hand wash sinks
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.