LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5240
2110 E FOWLER AVE, Tampa FL 33612 · 8139715300
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 13 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on bar floor. 1 live roach underneath black coolers at bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee breaded raw chicken drop in fryer changed gloves without washing her hands on cooks line.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee placed ready to eat bread in warmer using his bare hands. On front line next to coffee maker.
Live, small flying insects found 1 flies on liquor bottle in bar area. 1 flies flying around in bar area. 2 flies around liquor storage shelves next to bar. 2 flies in black trash can by back door
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on bar floor. 1 live roach underneath black coolers at bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 4 loafs of bread bare hands contact with ready to eat food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without a handle use as scoop inside Brussel sprouts on cooks line.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches on bar floor.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored between reach in coolers lids on cooks line.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave is soiled at end of cooks line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled dry cloth stored on cutting board on cooks line.
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in standing water. Manager turned on water.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar area is soiled. Manager cleaned and sanitized soda nozzles.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink by cooks line in kitchen area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Handle on reach in cooler across from fryer has buildup of food buildup.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink by kitchen entrance. Manager placed soap at handwashing sink.
Apr 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Had a discussion with operator about using the three compartment sink until dishwasher is sanitizing and working properly. 3 compartment sink is set up and has proper sanitation.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - Observed some cutting boards in kitchen are soiled at time of inspection. - Observed inside soda gun nozzles at bar are soiled with old food debris. Operator removed nozzles and cleaned them at time of inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a black mold like substance inside ice machine bin at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food containers stored on shelves. Operator moved metal containers to dish room to have rewashed at time of inspection.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) CORRECTED TO; (Chlorine 100ppm)
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed and rewashed at time of inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries over washed lemons. Operator moved at time of inspection and educated employee.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. (Quaternary 50ppm) CORRECTED TO; (Quaternary 150ppm)
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate9 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. Hat above dish machine in kitchen, operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Discussed with operator.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on dish drying rack in kitchen. Discussed with operator.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler next to salad station. Reach in cooler next to kitchen entrance near breading station. Discussed with operator. Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board for produce slicer grooved. Discussed with operator.
Food stored on floor. Water softener salt stored on floor, discussed with operator. Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets throughout kitchen soiled. Discussed with operator.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old food observed on clean plates in reach in freezer. Operator took to dish pit to be rewashed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels observed on clean dishes on dish drying rack in kitchen. Discussed with operator.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); CORRECTED TO; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch ear and touch clean plate. Operator educated employee.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee had multiple gloves on, handled raw beef then removed glove and handled clean plate and portion bag. Discussed with management, management has employee remove gloves and wash hands.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand sink next to server line and dishwashing area blocked by trash cans. Operator moved at time of inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees listed as overdue on spread sheet provided by operator.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no beard guard.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed Microwaves on cook line rusted on door interior. Walk in cooler gaskets torn or in disrepair. Reach in cooler gasket next to grill torn or in disrepair. Operator states they have an external company come out quarterly to check and repair gaskets.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed black build up on bottom of oven next to cook line, discussed with operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on multiple reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Spilled liquid buildup in reach in freezer in bar area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on washed containers. Discussed with operator about removing labels prior to washing.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator moved to approved location.
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Observed salt stored outside next to water heater closet, operator moved inside at time of inspection.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink when entering kitchen area. Employee placed paper towels at hand washing sink.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cooks line has no beard guard.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck on clean dishes. Manager removed labels.
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