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LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE

35645 US HWY 19, Palm Harbor FL 34684 · 7277819300

Last inspected Nov 17, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats188
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6215788
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
AUG 25
SEP 25
NOV 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop on cooler at expo - sour cream (49F - Cold Holding), pan overfilled, operator removed out temperature sour cream and discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on line wearing wrist watch and bracelet. Employees removed jewelry per operator.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag on top of salmon on walk in cooler, operator removed bag and put plastic wrap in its place
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop on cooler at expo - sour cream (49F - Cold Holding), pan overfilled, operator removed out temperature sour cream and discarded
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans stacked wet in the dish area. Manager I stacked all pans.
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 18, 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
Show 2 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooking and prepping areas, storage areas
Basic/36-22-4/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Repeat Violation
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Eye wash station connected to hand wash sink near dish wash area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cook line and dish room.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
Basic/36-01-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line dish room
Basic/36-73-4
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.