LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5352
2531 NE 8TH ST, Homestead FL 33033 · 305-245-1588
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per Manager around 30 minutes. Manager moved food to walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (44F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings (45F - Cooling) on cart at walk in cooler, as per operator wings was cooked yesterday. Operator segregated to discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (44F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings (45F - Cooling) on cart at walk in cooler, as per operator wings was cooked yesterday. Operator segregated to discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved container to walk in cooler to rapid cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food trays.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled walk in freezer floor.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed accumulated grease around grease receptacle.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed scoops in standing water at ice cream station, operator turned on water during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with grease and food debris around stove by walk in cooler entrance.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers at dishwashing area.
Mar 10, 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
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards at cook line.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bacon bag stored on top of beer keg at walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at ice cream station, operator turned on during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line, and cooker by breaded station.
Oct 9, 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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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed walk grease around the grease receptacle located in the dumpster area.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Manager closed it.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach ice cream cooler, reach in cooler by ice machine soiled in the inside.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind flat grill with grease, dishwasher area wall soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (44F - Cold Holding) on cart at walk in cooler, as per operator walk in cooler door was kept opened during lunch rush. Operator moved cart to the interior to cooldown temperature.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under driers at cook line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drink next to cutting board on preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal food on preparation area. Operator discarded during inspection.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed on unit at cook line.
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per Manager around 30 minutes. Manager moved food to walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion soup (112F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per Manager less than 1 hour. Food proceeded to be reheating. onion soup (170F - Reheating)
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag inside metal container at the bottom of preparation table at preparation area. Manager moved personal bag.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at ice cream station.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers at dishwasher area.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom interior soiled on reach in freezer at cook line.
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under equipment at cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed food debris accumulated on stove top.
Open dumpster lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at cook line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm);at preparation area. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at the cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bbq sauce at he preparation area, Manager removed from container during inspection.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in microwave at the cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink next to stove, Manager removed during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in microwave at the cook line, as per Manager microwave is going to replace soon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under drawers at the cook line. Also stove top soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean metal containers in shelves in dishwasher area.
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.