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LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

5449 GATEWAY VILLAGE CIR, Orlando FL 32812 · 407.438.2982

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats242
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5812417
Grade history
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Overnight ranch and blue cheese dressing made in house (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (129F - Hot Holding) operator stated it just added to the table for less than 15 minutes and take it to be reheat to 165f
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No heat strips or heat thermometer to check dishwasher.
Intermediate/16-62-1
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. Mercado expired 7-25-2025 Quinones expired 7-14-2025
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Make line area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plate stored at the dish area not inverted.
Basic/24-05-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven at the kitchen area.
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt no label at the cook line. Operator label it.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen area.
Basic/36-34-5
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Kitchen make table cutting board and the small green one in prep area.
Basic/14-09-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar area.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The hoods at prep station.
Basic/23-03-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Throughout kitchen equipment.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn at the walk-in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on grill handle.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Salad cooler at the kitchen.
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Overnight ranch and blue cheese dressing made in house (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding)
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ranch and blue cheese dressing made in house (55F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded everything on the cooler while conducting my inspection for safety.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knife stored at the employee hand sink the one at the prep area. Operator removed it.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in freezer shelves and Bottom of make table.
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of make table.
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1/Repeat Violation
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven.
Basic/23-24-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Racks of clean cup stored under the control device.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At the dishwasher area.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small white board at the cook line.
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup of water stored under prep table next to clean equipment.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken at the back area operator stated there's a work order for repairs.
Basic/36-17-5
Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of soda stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Stored at the stove hand.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 72f.
Basic/10-07-4
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Clean glass cup stored bottom of insect device.
Basic/35B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. At the hood.
Basic/36-62-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. By the dishwasher area.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour no label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and garlic butter both at 100F 30 minutes per operator in front expo steam well. Advised operator to reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F. Operator reheated both. Temperature recheck 30 minutes later was 159F and 167F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Operator replaced
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket and hat on shelf of syrups and juice
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Interior door of microwave above fry station and end of cook line. Inside is chipping
Basic/14-11-5

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