LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124
8212 CITRUS PARK DR, Tampa FL 33625 · 813-926-7803
Last inspected Jul 28, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 Live fly. Not landing on food.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some food handler certificates for employees are expired.
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1 Live fly. Not landing on food.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 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. Dish machine tested at 0PPM. Manager advised employee to re-run unit multiple times to ensure chemical sanitizer is reaching the unit by changing chlorine buckets. Retested at 50ppm
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on stacked metal pans in a manner that will not allow them to properly air dry.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind flat top grills. Ceiling vents soiled.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. 2 bottles of liquor stored in drink ice at bar area. Operator removed bottles and discarded all ice cubes in the small ice bin.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink next to ice machine. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for hand washing only.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Soda gun laying on ice in ice bin. Operator moved soda gun to holster.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator worked on the dish machine at time of inspection, ran dish machine again, tested 50ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer tested 500+ ppm in all sanitizing buckets. Quat dispenser at three-compartments sink tested 200ppm. Quat dispenser at mop sink needs re calibration. Operator remade sanitizing buckets, tested 200ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled squeeze bottle with water in handwash sink next to ice machine at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only.
Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Handwash sink at wait station next to bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees' training has been expired.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At salad station on cook line.
Mar 12, 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 used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at wait station and lemon wedge in handwash sink at bar. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for hand wash only.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice bin at wait station. Operator moved handle up.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handled dirty dishes, then handled cleaned dishes at dish machine area without wash hands. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands at time of inspection.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
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