LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF JAX 5016
796 MARSH LANDING PKWY, Jacksonville Bch FL 32250 · (904)273-5557
Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
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FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at entrance to bar area.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect at entrance to bar area.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed squeeze bottle of veggie butter held on time control without time mark. Manager placed time mark on squeeze bottle.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun holder at entrance of bar area soiled with mold like substance. Manager removed and had employee clean during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed air vents near ware washing soiled with dust.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink in stand alone cooler on cook line over raw steaks. Manager removed and stored properly. Observed employee drink over food served to public. Manager removed and stored properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items, next alcohol served to the public. Employee removed and stored properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed walk in cooler floors under racks soiled with debris. Observed walk in freezer floors under racks soiled with debris. Observed floors in dry storage under racks soiled with debris.
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed House made Ranch dated 9-3-2025. See stop sale Observed House made Ranch dated 9-3-2025. See stop sale
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat plated food without washing hands. Observed employee grab raw salmon with gloved hand and proceeded to plate food. Manager spoke to employee regarding the touching of raw salmon without removing gloves and washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed area around coke nozzle soiled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup without a handle in House made dressing used to dispense dressing. Manager removed and discarded cup.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gasket soiled located on cook line. Observed hood filters soiled over grill area.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under racks soiled near mop sink area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled.
Feb 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee hand sink to wash scoop. Inspector advised the employee that employee hand sinks are for hand washing only. Employee placed scoop in ware washing area.
Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave on cook line missing fan guard/cover.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager was able to remove and store drinks properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet pans in Dish area wet nesting. Manager will have dish washer remove and dry properly.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in dry storage soiled under racks.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dishes in warehouse washing area.
Aug 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 Manager expired 7-10-2024, Ashley Osborn.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in ware washing area ceiling tile missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near back door of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean dry rack pans wet nesting across from dish machine. Manager will follow up with drying dishes properly.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near ware washing area.
Mar 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding); Spinach dip (45F Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); House made blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager stated some items were out for restock and may have had door open that morning. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager placed ice on all items listed.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter added to mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side ( hose attached). Inspector viewed that back flow device added to chemical side of splitter that is not needed due to the internal back flow in the chemical station. Manager removed the back flow from chemical side and installed on non chemical side of splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled.
Food stored on floor. Observed box of coke stored on floor in storage room.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 6, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale.
Oct 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Manager stated he did know cooler was not working properly, they needed to count the product for inventory purposes before discarding.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in food storage area. Manager removed and discarded from premises.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on self above prep table. Employee removed and stored properly.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor of food storage area. Manager removed and stored properly.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with rust that has pitted the surface of shelves. Manager stated they were on order.
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.