LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF PEMB
11900 PINES BLVD, Pembroke Pines FL 33026 · 954.437.1085
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall next to exit door.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 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
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.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink next to steak sauce station blocked by garbage can Operator removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at bar used for other purpose. Used to store plastic bottles. Operator removed bottles
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk In Cooler Operator mopped floor
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed fish cold held at 45F in refrigerator drawer. Per operator, fish transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on items for quick chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside box containing plastic wrap. Operator cleaned.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee stored on food preparation table. Operator discarded at will.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth stored on food preparation table not in sanitizer solution. Operator placed in sanitizer bucket.
Jul 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Observed some employees training certification expired on 05/19/2022
Jul 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed; cheese (45F - Cold Holding); dressing (46F - Cold Holding), precooked chicken wings 44F. As per operator, all items placed in unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer to walk in cooler. Observed steak (45F - Cold Holding); burger patties (47F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding), found in refrigerator drawers. per operator, all items placed in unit 3.5 hours before the inspection. Operator place ice packs on all items.
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. Observed some employees training certification expired on 05/19/2022
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee clothes stored on shelf in dry storage next to boxes with bread. Operator removed clothes and stored properly.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed flip top reach in cooler at cook line ambient temperature 46F.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label
Feb 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 07/17/2024.
Feb 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items placed in unit from overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed Beef (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); cooked ribs (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, all food items placed in unit from overnight. See stop sale in cooked ribs. Operator placed ice packages on other items.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 07/17/2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on soda nozzles in bar.
Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of old food debris in box containing plastic wrap. Operator clean.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature at 44F.. Ice buildup on motor.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside microwaves at cookline.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at wait station and bar.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup inside traulsen freezer at cookline.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls next to exit door soiled with accumulation of black mold like substances.
Sep 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall next to exit door.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed steak (44F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); per operator, walk in cooler has been opened for an extended period of time. Operator placed ice packs on all TCS food items in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board at dishwashing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Operator clean and sanitize.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. -Observed water draining from walk in cooler motors.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside double doors glass cooler at cookline. Operator clean and sanitize
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container. Operator relocate container
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator chicken wings cooked yesterday morning. Operator date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside reach in cooler gaskets at cookline.
Dec 4, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked ribs cold held in refrigerator drawers at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, cooked ribs transfer from walk-in cooler to refrigerator 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink at cookline block with garbage container. Operator relocate garbage container.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Observed bug zapper installed in food preparation area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls throughout prep area soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance.
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