LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE # 5576
2400 TYRONE BLVD, Saint Petersburg FL 33710 · 727-302-9000
Last inspected Apr 14, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Butter held on time at server station not properly marked. Manager put on correct time stamp.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020049289 | Oct 8, 2020 | Nov 19, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 14, 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 →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Operator moved lobster to store below ribs.
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. Line cook food handler training expired March 2025.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind bar.
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over washed produce in walk in cooler.
Nov 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer on North end of cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in freezer on north end of kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink at dish pit
Nov 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (4) cans Mario brand mandarin oranges 6.61
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. Front bar dish machine tested at 0PPM. Operator attempted to prime unit however it does not appear to be functioning properly. Discussed with operator to use main dish machine for glassware and cease using unit until repaired.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow and white pest strip out while humans are present. Manufacturer label states to not have out while humans are present. Manager relocated item to proper storage.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer on North end of cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in freezer on north end of kitchen
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front bar.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink at dish pit
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granular substance, in prep area. Manager labeled container.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal rack in front of hand sink. Employee moved rack.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produces over washed cut greens.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Wine bottles stored in drink ice at service station, manger removed and began burning ice
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Wine bottles in drink ice
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface and interior of broiler
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted behind bar, new license posted
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Computer monitors on cook line soiled Food debris in between coolers on cook line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Under grill, removed
Jun 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 31, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over corn in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly.
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. Butter held on time at server station not properly marked. Manager put on correct time stamp.
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in freezer dripping ob box of raw-chicken. Manager moved during inspection.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm.Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer bucket is empty. Operator replaced bucket and re checked: reading 50 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored steak in stand-alone refrigerator next to flat-top grill. Establishment offers undercooked meat. Operator removed raw shell eggs.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet with splitter underneath dishmachine missing vacuum breaker.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in warewashing area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw shell eggs not segregated from food being served to the public in stand-alone refrigerator next to flat-top grill. Operator removed eggs.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers on cooks line door gaskets soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler across from fat-fryers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach-in coolers next to fat-fryers interior have accumulation of soil residues.
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.