LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE # 5594
12350 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 352-597-4077
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in cooks line cooler. Operator moved
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line. Operator replaced.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well turned off for ice cream station. Operator turned on.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over fully cooked ribs in reach-in cooler drawers below grill top. Operator moved and stored correctly.
No soap provided at both handwash sinks in bar area. Employee placed soap.
May 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Kelly B. Everado C. Josiah D.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries stored over washed broccoli in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw shrimp in cooks line cooler. Operator moved
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cook line cheese melter/salamander soiled
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cooks line microwave interior soiled
Plumbing system in disrepair. Drain pipe in dish area not properly draining into drain directly under machine
Reach-in ice cream freezer on cooks line interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Drain under dish machine slow draining, clogged.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. White cutting board on cooks line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind cooks line equipment and prep line equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In dish area under dish machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cheese melter/salamander on cooks line Potato warming drawer interior Microwave on cooks line interior/exterior
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Microwave exterior on cooks line. Burners and table on rear prep line. Fan guards in walk in cooler.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In storage area and clean dish area near machine
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cooks line salad cooler, cooks line prep unit, double door reach in at end of cooks line
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Zero reading in sanitizer buckets on cooks line. Operator replaced and corrected to 200ppm.
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.