LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
4695 ST JOHNS PARKWAY, Sanford FL 32771 · 407.322.6614
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced swiss cheese 58F, overfilled in top of salad cooler, operator discarded
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside of "fry cooler" drawers
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -paper bowl stored in frozen Brussels sprouts, operator removed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee hats on dish drying rack, operator removed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in freezer
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel wall behind cooking equipment
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands as needed. -employee was wearing multiple single-use gloves, handled raw chicken, removed outermost glove, then failed to wash hands prior to handling ready-to-eat food
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked rice portions 47-50F, per employee stored in reach-in cooler drawer less than 1 hour, operator discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -multiple cutting boards stained
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling tiles missing. -above ice machine
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water cup, operator removed
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee wearing watch while cooking
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -on floor in front of potato hot holding unit
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -case of bread stored on floor in walk-in freezer, operator relocated
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. -square plastic container on dish drying rack, operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -corn stove -outside of ice machine door -drawers of potato hot holding unit -buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment
Slow draining water in handwash sink next to soda bibs.
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -multiple items stored on top of dishwasher
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -stainless steel walls above cooking equipment on cookline -stainless steel walls in prep area
Mar 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -"Dip It" soaking chemical stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -lower right end of splitter
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of pink and black, mold-like substance, employee began cleaning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag hanging off rack above "Prairie Dust" seasoning, operator relocated
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dishwashing area, employee squeegeed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath bar triple sink, employee cleaned
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer equipment
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave oven -paper towel dispenser above handwash sink next to double door ovens -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris/rust
Plumbing system in disrepair. -leaking pipe underneath counter in dishwashing area
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -scraper tools stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink next to double door ovens -wall above toaster -stainless steel wall above cooking equipment
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced swiss cheese 58F, overfilled in top of salad cooler, operator discarded
Employee personal food not segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food containers stored on top of cooling rack, operator relocated
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floors under frying station, operator cleaned
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris -fryer station reach-in freezer door gaskets lightly soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris and rust. -walk-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of food debris
Slow draining water in handwash sink on cookline.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee is changing gloves (but not washing hands) between tasks on cook line
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -splitter has been installed without backflow preventers
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean linens stored on floor. -in storage area
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -multiple employees wearing watches while engaged in food preparation
Food stored on floor. -butter in walk in cooler -corrected by employee
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven on frontline. Operator spoke with employee
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave above dessert station
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk in cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator via email
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and exterior of reach in freezer across from Salad station soiled -shelving in walk in cooler soiled -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -multiple containers in dish room
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -server dried plates with a towel before plating food -operator spoke to server
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate11 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken cooked to 158f employee placed back on grill and cooked to 165f
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm manager replaced sanitizer bucket(empty) corrected to 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -soda nozzles at bar soiled
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -M.R.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface -Storage area by handsink
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - small amount of mold like substance on metal bottom bart of ice machine
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine soiled
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -dishes on shelf by dishwasher
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -ice cream cooler -freezer next to fryer
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -top oven soiled with grease -microwave above dessert area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in shelves soiled -toaster by potato station soiled with grease -bar dish area mold like substance in corners -steamer shelf area -grease build up on fryers
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -behind ice machine -by potato station
Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. -stored on floor
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.