LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5509
4502 14TH ST WEST, Bradenton FL 34207 · 941.758.8571
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed in front kitchen area Butter timed stamped 11:23am-3:23pm. At 3:38pm employees were still using butter. Person in charge discarded Butter.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on top of counter with ice in main kitchen area sour cream (54F - Cold Holding); cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been there for approximately 2 hours and placed in walk-in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink across from dishwasher area. Person in charge filled soap dispenser.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on guard and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly back kitchen area. Person in charge stated he has a plumber coming to fix.
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Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in front kitchen area.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed in walk-in cooler blade tenderize beef over lamb chops and pork ribs. educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and email a copy of the handout person in charge. Person in charge removed the blade tenderized beef.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed employee wrapping clean silverware and all silverware handles not facing up. Employee washed hands and put on gloves.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge had employee put on guard and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in front line waitstaff topping cooler sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); blue cheese house made (62F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated it had been in there for approximately three hours and placed both items in walk-in cooler
No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area.Person in charge filled dispenser.
Floor area covered with standing water in dish room area and walk-in cooler. Person in charge mopped floors.
Feb 24, 2025Inspection 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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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in back kitchen area an employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in back kitchen area. Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cooks line microwave soiled with dried food particles.
Stored food not covered. Observed cut lemons in waitstaff area not covered. Person in charge covered.
Water leaking from pipe on Handwashing sink in dish room area.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area employee preparing raw Chicken with gloves. Employee grabbed serving container food contact surface and touched the cooked chicken and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands. Employee put chicken back in to fryer, placed soiled dish in dishwasher area,removed soiled gloves,washed hand and put on clean gloves. Chicken (179F - Cooking) final temperature.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed on grill line in main kitchen area Tomato butter sauce out on food preparation table. Person in charge stated that they put the date label on the product and it should have had a time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Tomato butter. Observed in front kitchen area Butter timed stamped 11:23am-3:23pm. At 3:38pm employees were still using butter. Person in charge discarded Butter
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed in front kitchen area Butter timed stamped 11:23am-3:23pm. At 3:38pm employees were still using butter. Person in charge discarded Butter.
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. See stop sale. Observed on grill line in main kitchen area Tomato butter sauce out on food preparation table. Person in charge stated that they put the date label on the product and it should have had a time stamp. Person in charge voluntarily discarded Tomato butter.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employee put on hat and wash hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection 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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Open dumpster lid on West side of loading dock area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid.
Jul 24, 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 paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled paper.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on hat and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in back area of main kitchen food containers wet nesting.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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