LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5049
9051 SOUTHSIDE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32256 · 904-363-0672
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly in rear prep. 1 fly in main prep.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen.
Aug 5, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen. Time needed to comply. Called plan review. No plans submitted yet.
Aug 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One fly in rear prep. 1 fly in main prep.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler 1 : by kitchen entrance raw chicken 48°. Shrimp 47°. Cream cheese 50°. Butter 48° cooler at prep line end. Person In Charge moved items to another cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time mark on tub of butter placed about 45 mins ago. Marked by manger.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board with black-like/ mold-like substance.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen. Time needed to comply. Called plan review. No plans submitted yet.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor. Side electric area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing Hand Wash Sink by wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
Jun 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen.
Apr 23, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen.
Apr 22, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw steak with gloved hands, then handle ready to eat ribs with gloved hands with no hand wash in between. Employee reheated ribs to 160F. Spoke to employee who removed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In makeline drawers rice, rice, charred lemons at 50-54F. Ambient temperature of unit 53F. Person in charge states was in temperature approximately 3 hours ago. Person in charge pulled excess items, ice down remaining items. In protein reach in cooler lobster, lobster 44F. Ambient temperature of unit 41F during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. French onions soup at steam table at 110F. Person in charge states was heated in microwave to temperature. Water in steam well at 95F. Person in charge began reheating, turned unit up.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several clean dishware items wet nesting at clean dishware storage area in dish pit.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice accumulation in white lay down reach in cooler in kitchen. Also, several in use seasoning lids at cookline melted, no longer smooth and easily cleanable. Also, rust observed on interior door of makeline microwave.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water with mold like substance accumulation in keg cooler at bar.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken thawing in submerged water at prep area. Person in charge turned on running water.
Aug 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed two flying insects in front kitchen area. Observed one flying insect in back kitchen by trash can storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fries in not in use reach in freezer at 71F. Person in charge unsure how long item has been in unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries in not in use reach in freezer at 71F. Person in charge unsure how long item has been in unit. In small fliptop on cook line spinach dip at 45F. Items stored above fill line. Person in charge removed excess. Also, lobster in steak stand up reach in cooler at 46F. Person in charge moved to walk in cooler to chill. Retemped at 43F or below.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile missing in storage hall by potato oven. Also, observed standing water on floor behind cook line. Also, debris/ water observed on floor under server line ice well.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed several items at clean dishware storage wet nesting.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed small white reach in freezer with exposed insulation on left side lid. Observed duct tape used to repair unit. Person in charge replaced side during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in men's restroom. Person in charge posted.
Water softener salt (food) stored in an improper location. Observed water softener salt stored on floor in closet off of men's restroom. Person in charge raised.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at cook line at 0ppm. Person in charge remade to 200ppm.
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs that are employees per person in charge in basket over ready to eat products. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sliced stored above fill line in reach in cooler at 51F. Person in charge moved to unit holding temperature.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with chemical stored on case of food product in dry storage area. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum reader at hose Bibb under dishmachine with black hose attached.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Salad cutting board with staining.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Shaker lids in use with food product on line with melted edges, no longer smooth and easily cleanable.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap and paper towels missing at bar. Paper towels dispenser on left side of women's restroom not functioning. Person in charge provided during inspection.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee drinks stored in steak reach in cooler with and above food to be served to guests. Person in charge removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right sided hood filters with grease buildup. Person in charge states due to be cleaned tonight.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leak at pipe by ice machine. Leak at pipe under dishmachine. Person in charge added catch bucket until it can be repaired.
Nov 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream, cheese at soup bar at 51-53F. Person in charge states has been out less than 4 hours, discarded during inspection. Recommend holding on time.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter held on time per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker at dishmachine hose Bibb where orange hose is attached.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Tape utilized on bottom of squeeze bottle on cook line. Person in charge discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several items at clean dish area wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed rubber strip in back of small fliptop with Mac and cheese storage separating from metal. Cutting board on line with grooving, staining.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Right side hood filters with grease buildup. Exterior of grill covers with heavy grease/ soot buildup.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dishmachine soiled below counter. Floors have standing water in several places.
Mar 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In large salad make cheese, tomato, cheese 47-52F. In server cooler milk, cream 45-47F. Person in charge states have been in and out of units for lunch rush. Person in charge moved milk products to another unit holding temperature. Iced items on line down.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple plates wet nesting at clean dish storage.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in walk in freezer broken on far end.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of keg coolers in bar where door meets unit and gaskets with mold like substance. Dust buildup on right sided fan in walk in freezer.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food and old labels observed on multiple clean dishware items.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dish pit area under counter and at triple sink with debris buildup. Also, vents in dish pit with dust buildup. Also, standing water observed on floor in dish pit and in front of ice machine.
Nov 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of mandarin oranges with dent along seam.
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee eat, handle phone at cookline, then return to cookline and handle food.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At three fliptops on cookline chicken, ranch, spinach dip, tomato, cheese 53-56F. Person in charge states have been out of temperature for less than 4 hours. Iced items down during inspection. Provided invoice dated 10/24 from Gars Inc for refrigeration.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb bydishmachine with red hose attached.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mushrooms and ribs at 53, 80F cooling at same temperature one hour later. Person in charge moved trays to top of speed rack during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Sauce cups with no handle used as scoop on line. Person in charge removed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating at cookline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple items wet nesting in clean dish area.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease observed on ground around receptacle.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing hand wash sign in women's restroom.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front of coolers at bar with mold like substance buildup. Gaskets of middle bar reach in cooler with mold like substance buildup. Server area cooler with mold like substance buildup where doors meets exterior of unit.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Multiple containers in clean dish area with old labels.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Sauce cups in dispenser with no lid protecting top cup. Person in charge added cover during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall at dishmachine with debris buildup.
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.