LONGHORN STEAKS OF BOYNTON BCH
501 N CONGRESS AVE, Boynton Beach FL 33426 · 561.995.0994
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
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.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls at clean dish rack.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 4 gallon food storage bucket at drying rack.
Jun 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw beef patty then opened reach in cooler door with no hand wash. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Detergent and sanitizer hose below flood rim at triple sink. Operator removed hoses.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean Plates and bowls not inverted at clean dish rack.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line flip top cooler.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) Operator got new quaternary sanitizer, rechecked 400ppm.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added at mop sink, no vacuum breaker present at splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Small cutting board at cook line soiled with brown mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Small cutting board at cook line.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began preparing coffee and tea, after entering kitchen from the outside,without first washing hands. Employee went to wash his hands.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed cook picking up a label off the floor and then touching utensils and pans on cook line without changing gloves first. Cook went to wash his hands and changed gloves.
Floor has accumulation of debris, oil, plastic, cups in dry storage area. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside ice machine. Operator removed and sanitized.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer on cook line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks. Cook placed raw fish and raw beef on grill and then handled clean plates without changing gloves. Cook went to wash his hands and changed gloves.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at bar. Manager supplied soap.
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in dish area. Manager labeled the bottle.
1 Box of Minute Maid stored on floor in walk in freezer. Manager placed on a shelf.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair walk in cooler door rusty and hinge not functioning properly, missing bolt.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust walk in color curtains. Curtains were cleaned during the inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind ice machine and speed rack to the left of cook line.
Feb 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee observed coming into kitchen from outside and began handling mushrooms. No hand washing. Educated on site. hands washed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Straws and straw wrappers in hand sink at bar
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to dish machine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Ice machine lid
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door not shutting all the way
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At hand sink next to dish machine area
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Floor drain At bar.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized 50ppm. Operator set up fresh solution at 200ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 42°F-47°F in drawer under grill. Manager stated for less than 2 hours, during busy lunch. Cook placed chicken on ice. At the end of inspection chicken is 39°F-43°F, tomatoes 41°F. Diced tomatoes 48°F in cook line cooler, for less then one hour. Operator put ice bags on tomatoes.
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/ exp. John Boyajian 9.22.22. No other certificate manager on premises.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager on premises expired John Boyajian 9.22.22. No other certificate manager on premises.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in rice. Operator removed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Cold water handle spinning freely unable to turn cold water on. In dish area.
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