LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
1851 NE PINE ISLAND RD, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239-599-3324
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw pork to another reach-in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler on cook line gasket torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The ice scooper was removed from ice bin.
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Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in bar area.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out chlorine sanitizer bucket during inspection.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands in apron while preparing food. Educated cook to not touch cloths, aprons or skin while preparing food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready to eat chicken stored with raw chicken in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager discarded the ready to eat chicken and raw chicken the ready to eat chicken was on.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on cook line. The manager discarded the open drink.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook placed on a hat during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth in handwashing sink in dishwashing area. The manager removed wiping cloth from handwashing sink.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wearing watch while preparing food on cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink from stand up reach-in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor under prep table. The manager removed sanitizer bucket from off floor.
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw pork to another reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of breader. The operator removed scooper from container.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. The manager placed handwashing sing in women's restroom.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed cook wiping hands on apron while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper handwashing he washed hands and changed gloves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under microwave gasket torn.
Open dumpster lid.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly in bar. The manager called to have dishwashing machine serviced. The bar staff will be utilizing the dishwashing machine in kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting soiled on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from stove handle.
Open dumpster lid.
Sep 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at 2 locations on the splitter. Educated the operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking at ware washing area. Operator removed the cart from blocking the handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator the form to complete during inspection which was completed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils at kitchen line in water 122F. Operator replaced with water of at least 135F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers at shrimp and poultry station. Operator labeled the food items.
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed GM DBPR Form HR 5030-103.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach-in cooler gaskets torn on cook line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The manager removed tongs from oven door.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor in bar area. The operator placed the sanitizer bucket in double bucket.
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.