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TEXAS ROADHOUSE

12935 CORTEZ BLVD, Brooksville FL 34613 · 352-596-2225

Last inspected May 21, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats326
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3701067
Grade history
JAN 24
SEP 24
JUN 25
JUL 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
5 live small flying insects throughout establishment landing on walls. Operator contacted pest control for service.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

May 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator had employees put beard guards on.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
5 live small flying insects throughout establishment landing on walls. Operator contacted pest control for service.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Aug 7, 2025 · Observed 1 live small flying insect on wall near salad station on cook line. Per operator, pest control has been contacted for treatment on 07/23, 08/01, and 08/05 and is being scheduled. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken
Jul 29, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
5 live small flying insects throughout establishment landing on walls. Operator contacted pest control for service.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwash sink near grill/steak case turned off. Water temperature is at 81F. Discussed with operator repair timeline.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Jun 4, 2025Inspection 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 ▾
Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee drank from opened canned beverage and then began food preparation in meat cooking area without washing hands. Operator discussed handwashing procedures with employee.
High priority/12A-05-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath and surrounding ice machine.
Basic/36-22-4
Water leaking from pipe at handwash sink in warewashing area.
Basic/29-11-4
Sep 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shredded Jack Cheese (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Rice (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in coolers on cook line. Items had been in coolers for less than 4 hours. Operator started to have products iced down.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
2 employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Manager had employees put on hair restraints.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator has employees put on beard restraints.
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 26, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Bell style vacuum breaker broken at curbed mop area near dry storage area
High priority/29-34-4
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Large pot stored on floor in dry storage area
Basic/24-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Stored food not covered. -Ice cream in walk in freezer uncovered. Operator covered -iced tea in server area
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Knife handles soiled while stored in clean knife storage container on rear prep line adjacent to dish area
Basic/24-06-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board In dish area. Operator disposed of cutting board.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf above raw meats in meat cutting cooler. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -in walk in cooler
Basic/36-22-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -behind equipment in prep kitchen area
Basic/36-73-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler shelves soiled -soda gun nozzle holster behind bar
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation

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.