LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
2020 GULF GATE DR, Sarasota FL 34231 · 9260344
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 dead small flying insects in the soda gun holster on the bar side of the service well. The operator removed and sanitized all components of the soda gun and holster.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap.Observed first dipper well faucet in water on cook line. Manager corrected by placing tube in holster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed soiled hood.
Jul 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed the dipperwell faucet submerged in water on the cook line. An employee properly adjusted the faucet to the required air gap.
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Observed 3 dead small flying insects in the soda gun holster on the bar side of the service well. The operator removed and sanitized all components of the soda gun and holster.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream (54F - Cold Holding) on the server expo line. The operator voluntarily discarded the sour cream.
Nov 14, 2024Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves take a wiping cloth from a sanitizer bucket then handle cooked chicken without changing gloves. The operator discarded the chicken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in the handwashing sink in the prep area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed an employee engaging in food preparation wearing a watch. The employee removed the watch.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed the dipperwell faucet near the salad station submerged in water. The operator adjusted the faucet allowing for the required air gap.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used to stored bread for a food bank in the walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler near the salad cooler. The operator stated the cheese was refilled approximately 1 hour prior. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. Observed raw whole muscle intact beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (47F - Cold Holding) in the 2-door meat reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator conducted a temperature check at approximately 10:30AM. The food was cold holding at 38F. The operator placed ice on the foods for proper cold holding.
Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a missing lid for the waste receptacle for the middle stall in the women's restroom.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers wet nesting in the dish area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles used for walnuts and cooked bacon not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle for shredded cheese not stored above the food in the reach in cooler near the salad cooler. The operator properly stored the scoop handle.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the salad cooler.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap near the salad station. The operator adjusted the faucet to the proper air gap requirements.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda gun at the service station soiled with a black mold like substance. The operator cleaned the soda gun.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a missing lid for the waste receptacle for the middle stall in the women's restroom.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in-use tongs hanging from the bread drawer handle on the expo line. The operator properly stored the tongs.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-keg cooler behind the bar.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee touch the apron and then handled ready to eat sandwich buns without washing hands. The employee discarded the sandwich buns. Educated the employee on proper handwashing procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the holder for the soda gun at the service station soiled with a slime like substance. The operator cleaned the soda gun holder.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dishmachine soiled with an accumulation of debris.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a food preparation table in the dish area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the keg cooler behind the bar.
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