LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5611
12974 S US HWY 301, Riverview FL 33579 · 561-776-9961
Last inspected Apr 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
JAN 24
AUG 24
JAN 25
NOV 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on container of mayo in dry storage. 4 live flies observed in dry storage area landing on speed rack. 2 live flies observed in prep area on wall. 3 live flies observed in dish wash area landing on dirty dish racks.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brush in hand wash sink at bar, manager removed at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink near dish machine temped 81 F, ran approximately 2 minutes.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 136 F on high temp thermometer. Establishment not using dish machine at time of inspection. Discussed not using dish machine until it is working properly.
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Food stored on floor. Fryer oil on floor, manager removed at time of inspection.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water temped 131 F.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor, manager removed at time of inspection.
Nov 21, 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. A small container of shredded cheddar cheese 50 F and sour cream 48 F stored in ice well at cook line. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer and put more ice in well. Re temped: shredded cheddar 37 F, sour cream 42 F.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed and rinsed wiping cloth in handwash sink at dish machine area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 2 cases of fry oils stored on floor at cook line. A few cases of potato fries stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee moved items to shelves at time of inspection.
Jan 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
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. At hand sink in prep area. Employee replaced towels
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless bowl used as scoop in bulk breading. Manager replaced with scoop with handle.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk Bulk breading not labeled. Manager placed label
Aug 28, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed walk in cooler condensation drain line draining directly onto floor.
Aug 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed an iPad placed on an open, empty food container with a clean food pan liner inserted. Manager removed the iPad, removed the pan liners, and took the dishes to the dishwasher area
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly on container of mayo in dry storage. 4 live flies observed in dry storage area landing on speed rack. 2 live flies observed in prep area on wall. 3 live flies observed in dish wash area landing on dirty dish racks.
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. Butter containers on server station had no time stamp. Manager time marked.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeegee stored in hand sink at bar area. Manager removed squeegee.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink next to expo line unable to dispense soap.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed walk in cooler condensation drain line draining directly onto floor.
Food stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee removed the boxes from the floor
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature was 125F. Manager changed water and increased temperature. Retemp at 160F
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of food debris on shelving in walk in cooler.
Stored food not covered. Open bucket of pickled observed in walk in cooler. Manager placed lid on the bucket. Cooked rice and ready to eat mushrooms cold holding uncovered in walk in cooler.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of unwashed tomatoes stored over washed and seasoned mushrooms in walk in cooler
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Ran out of temp sticks
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager pulled food safety training list, had new hires not complete the training and unable to verify electronic acknowledgment
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. Had a few employees overdue on training
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Ran out of temp sticks
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager pulled food safety training list, had new hires not complete the training and unable to verify electronic acknowledgment
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed french onion soup stored with knotted bag in walk in cooler and shelf life for product is 4 days.
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. Had a few employees overdue on training
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled
Sep 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar, manager refilled
Food storage container lid cracked or broken on flour bin on cook line
Water draining onto floor surface. From pipe by booster at dish machine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour on cook line. Manager labeled
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.