LONGHORN STEAKS OF SARASOTA
5440 FRUITVILLE RD, Sarasota FL 34232 · 3774343
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed blade tenderized meat stored over whole steaks in the walk in cooler.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 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
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with bracelet on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Grease on the pad around grease receptacle.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee go from dirty to clean dishes without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator had them wash their hands and change gloves.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their prep sink with dishes inside and observed the operator use it as a dump sink. Reviewed its proper use with the operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoop for brown sugar. Operator removed the cup.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide their up to date license.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on and around the receptacle.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in use knife stored between tables on the cook line. Operator removed it.
Jul 1, 2025Inspection 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles containing chemicals without labels. Operator labeled them.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide their up to date license.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line cutting board heavily grooved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drink stored above the kitchen prep line. Operator removed them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone and bag stored above the chicken prep station and the soda boxes. Operator removed them.
Nov 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed blade tenderized meat stored over whole steaks in the walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line make table cutting board with deep grooves.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the dumpster rusted out at the bottom.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator corrected it to 200ppm.
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cases of shredded cheese and sour cream in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the cheese and sour cream.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of blade tenderized steak stored over cases of whole muscle steak in the walk in cooler.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide me with an up to date license.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the dumpster rusted out all along the back.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the chicken prep station and observed multiple drinks stored over boxes of soda in the back storage area. Operator removed some drinks.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employee handling food while wearing watches. Operator had them removed their watches.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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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. Observed butter containers left out on the server area without time marks. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and time marked them accordingly.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the back chemical storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents with dust build up in the kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on the cook line.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Food stored on floor. Observed a container of pickles on the floor of the walk in cooler.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 shelving units in the back of the walk in cooler were soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the wall next to the standing freezer on the cook line.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed handouts.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dishwashing area.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils in soiled container next to ice machine. Manager removed utensils to be cleaned and sanitized.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in bar area.
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.