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TEXAS ROADHOUSE

2457 S HWY 27, Clermont FL 34711 · 502-515-7264

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats281
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4508637
Grade history
APR 24
DEC 24
MAY 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - approx 10 around bar area
High priority/35A-02-6
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of clear liquid on chemical shelf holder. Operator discarded.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -beverage in reach in cooler on front line, personal food on shelf with vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -walk in cooler, operator squeegeed floor.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and ledge of white reach in freezer in bread room, operator began cleaning.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. -dishwasher
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 144f, ran again 160.7
High priority/22-57-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -establishment is doing cook-chill for green beans that is not on the approved HACCP plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · HACCP plan has been received and is waiting on final approval. Time Extended
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server station.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Drain cover(s) missing at prep sink in kitchen
Basic/29-18-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils under prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Floor drain draining very slowly in bar area.
Basic/29-19-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Feb 11, 2026 · Time Extended
Dec 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. -dishwasher
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. 144°f, ran again 160.7
High priority/22-57-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. -establishment is doing cook-chill for green beans that is not on the approved HACCP plan.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at server station.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Drain cover(s) missing at prep sink in kitchen
Basic/29-18-4/Warning
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils under prep table
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Floor drain draining very slowly in bar area.
Basic/29-19-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee on cook line handled cell phone then proceeded to prepare food on grill. Operator educated employee, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding); raw steak (51F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding) all on cook line, all held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill. Recheck: Raw chicken 43F, raw steak 38F, raw salmon 39F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Whole meat roast hot held at less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit. -prime rib roast (124F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator turned roast holding unit to reheat function Recheck 130F
High priority/03B-04-5/Corrective Action Taken
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. -employee on cook line drank from an open container on the cook line.
Basic/12B-02-4
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insect in kitchen near dish area. Manager took care of
High priority/35A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. -baked potatoes in kitchen -pickles in front reach in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Upright reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues on cook line
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Utensils in poor condition. -spoodle handle in poor repair
Basic/14-12-4
May 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 31 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate24 Basic
Show 31 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands when changing gloves after touching raw fish.
High priority/12A-07-5
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
High priority/22-57-6/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw steak (44F - Cold Holding), after 30 minutes was 41 F -cut lettuce (54F - Cold Holding), after 30 minutes was 48. housemade ranch dressing (48F - Cold Holding), after 30minutes was 39...all held less than four hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker at hose bibb at incorrect location.
High priority/29-34-4
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. -servers on front line scooping ice, making drinks, salads
Intermediate/13-06-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -white cutting board on top of can storage rack -slicer on back line -interior of soda gun nozzle at bar -ice scoop holder at bar
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -ice in handwash sink by dish area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup in Caesar dressing in reach in cooler on cook line.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -by dumpster area.
Basic/51-11-4
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -spoons on front line.
Basic/24-05-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -in kitchen on storage rack near dish area.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -reach in freezer in bakery area. ** -in reach in cooler on front lineCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/08B-49-4/
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -backpacks on boxes of beef in beef walk in cooler -shoes under prep table on cook line** -cellphone on top of bags of flour in bakeryCorrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
Basic/40-06-5/
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -servers on front line scooping ice, making drinks, salads wearing bracelets and watches
Basic/13-07-4
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on cook line.
Basic/13-04-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -containers on back line over veggie prep table.
Basic/24-08-4
Equipment in poor repair. -walk in freezer door
Basic/14-11-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -under fryers and cooking equipment on cook line
Basic/36-73-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -at entry to walk in beer cooler
Basic/36-17-5
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -between veggie wash sink and prep table.
Basic/10-17-4
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. -knife in baking area.
Basic/10-18-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -by cook line.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -underside of fryer cabinets on cook line -filters on hood suppression system
Basic/23-03-4
Open dumpster lid at time of inspection
Basic/33-16-4
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. -in reach in cooler in bar
Basic/12B-13-4/Repeat Violation
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. -employee peeled and cut onions without washing
Basic/08B-39-4
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -at bar
Basic/22-16-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -stored next to dry rice under prep table in kitchen
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -by veggie prep table
Basic/36-27-5
Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
Basic/29-17-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils.Plates in kitchen and knife in dining room.
Basic/16-48-4
Dec 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. - green beans
High priority/01B-01-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - approx 10 around bar area
High priority/35A-02-6
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - manager states <1 hour. Moved items to another cooler. - ribeye (46F - Cold Holding); - porterhouse (47F - Cold Holding)
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - meat walk in, hose connected for cleaning.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - employee drinks on shelf over meat processing table in walk in cooler
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. - employee bottle drink in cooler. Manager removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Basic/29-17-4

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.