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LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF W. HAVEN

875 1ST ST SW, Winter Haven FL 33880 · 863-295-7740

Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats188
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6307396
Grade history
MAR 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line Poultry (50F - Hot Holding); raw poultry (45F - Hot Holding) operator place in freezer Poultry-40F Raw poultry-37F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bar cooler underneath the shelves inside of the bar cooler. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar cooler, operator removed standing water from the bottom of the cooler by wiping with towels then sanitized the area with sanitizing solution.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Gatorade drink inside cook line cooler. Operator disposed
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Bar cooler
Basic/22-16-4/Repeat Violation
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Clean utensils stored between equipment. Knife in between equipment on cook line. Operator removed knife.
Basic/24-14-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Beverage license displayed
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Around door
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues at the reach in cooler at the bar.
Basic/22-16-4
Nov 4, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line Poultry (50F - Hot Holding); raw poultry (45F - Hot Holding) operator place in freezer Poultry-40F Raw poultry-37F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In dish machine area
Basic/36-22-4
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. At bar area
Basic/22-16-4
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Cook line Operator turned on dipper well.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Cook line
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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/ Chetty Santiago 10/23/23
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available. Operator found copy and showed inspector.
Basic/51-18-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
One Light not functioning on cook line.
Basic/36-62-4/Warning
soiled floors throughout the kitchen
Basic/36-10-4/Warning

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.