LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF DELRAY
1562 S FEDERAL HWY, Delray Beach FL 33483 · 561.278.1944
Last inspected Mar 10, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds....lobster cooked at 129F for immediate serve, recooked lobster at 147F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024049122 | Jul 25, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit...scoop by the bread toaster at kitchen. Employee changed water.
Dec 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks...wine bottle stored in drink ice at bar. See stop sale. Employee burned ice
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit...scoop, potato punch in 83F hot water at cook line. Manager removed.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server brought up customer use plates and prepared drink for customers without washing hands. Employee washed hands after discussion.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks...wine bottle stored in drink ice at bar.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...wet towel stored in expo line. Employee removed
Jul 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds....lobster cooked at 129F for immediate serve, recooked lobster at 147F.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....at 4:37pm observed cut green mix 50F, cut lettuce 57F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Per manager Karly food being ambient cooling since 8:30 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Smoke butter 46F, solid butter 49F, cheese 45F, ribs 46F, chicken wings 46F, raw ground beef 45F in walk in cooler. Food not prepared or portion today, per manager food being held less than four hours. Manager opened inside walk in freezer door to chill food fast.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.....whipped butter 57F at server station, food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to walk in cooler across from, replace new food with time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours....at 4:37pm observed cut green mix 50F, cut lettuce 57F in reach in drawer at kitchen. Per manager Karly food being ambient cooling since 8:30 am. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by utensils rack at dishwashing area. Manager removed rack
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...butter scoop in 112F water at server station. Employee replace hot water at 170F
Dec 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee lockers located in a food preparation, food storage or warewashing area...employee stored personal purse in condemned shelf at expo line. Employee removed
Jul 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...portion butter 61F at server alley by the the expo line, employee stated butter was pulled from reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Slice cheese 47-51F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not portion or prepped today, food being held less than four hours. Manager voluntarily discarded food.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 75° in expo line, rice 45° in reach drawer at kitchen being held more than 4 hours,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 75° in expo line, rice 45° in reach drawer at kitchen being held more than 4 hours, stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection 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. Portioned butter 68°F, in wait station. Waitress stated butter was removed from temperature control 30 minutes ago. Recommended to place butter in refrigerator.Manager discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Door in disrepair, right beer cooler unhinged.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm in prep area. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm.
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.