LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF BRANDON
11102 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-653-9133
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in server area on shelving above ice bin. 3 live flies in dining area flying around not landing on surfaces.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor under table in prep area. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On work top cooler. Operator moved bucket.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked corn in walk in cooler. Operator moved corn.
Jun 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Tested 3 times at 0ppm. Operator primed the dish machine, tested at 50ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Butter container using time that expired at 3:31pm, current time 4:14pm. Operator discarded.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink.
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. Chris, expired 10/2024.
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed on food prep surface, work top cooler by microwave on cookline.Manager stored properly
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on microwave. Manager discarded,
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf by microwave. Employee removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf. Five gallon plastic buckets on lower shelf hear office door.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area behind soda fountain nozzles have buildup of debris. Manager cleaned.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks in reach in cooler by ice machine. Manager placed in pan, labeled with "Team Member Drinks"
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Appetizer/ salad reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris on bottom
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. Three employees expired on training or overdue on food safety training. Claudia, Chris and Julie.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized floor
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers at salad station soiled
Standing water in floor drain in front of ice machine
Stored food not covered. Observed 2 pans of roasted corn in walk in cooler. Manager covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of superbreader in storage not labeled. Manager labeled
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Addition of hand sink to entrance of kitchen. Layout not accurate on file. Far right doorway was removed as second entrance to kitchen, and 3 to-go server station prep tables added. Observed 2 prep tables in storage room employee prepping food. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers and gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris and mold like substance
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Addition of hand sink to entrance of kitchen. Layout not accurate on file. Far right doorway was removed as second entrance to kitchen, and 3 to-go server station prep tables added. Observed 2 prep tables in storage room employee prepping food. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
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. Establishment had 19 employees overdue on food safety training.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers and gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris and mold like substance
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 2, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee drink from cup with gloves on then proceeded to grab tongs and took food. Manager educated employee and had them change their gloves and wash hands
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 4 live flies in server area on shelving above ice bin. 3 live flies in dining area flying around not landing on surfaces.
Addition of hand sink to entrance of kitchen. Layout not accurate on file. Far right doorway was removed as second entrance to kitchen, and 3 to-go server station prep tables added. Observed 2 prep tables in storage room employee prepping food. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line
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. Establishment had some employees overdue on training and management unable to find in system
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. Establishment had 19 employees overdue on food safety training.
Food stored on floor. Case of oil on floor on cook line. Manager picked up off of floor
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Last inspection report available was on 9-18-2023
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers and gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris and mold like substance
Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak in drawer
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Back prep table
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in hallway near bar area Corrected-observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of bread on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected observed employee place on shelf
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled next to hand sink in dry storage area Observed spray bottle of oil not labeled on cookline above monitor Corrected observed employee label
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.