TEXAS ROADHOUSE RESTAURANT
280 N CONGRESS AVE, Lake Park FL 33403
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 7 visits since June 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 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
Bowl used to dispense food- cheese in cooler at cook line Removed
Nov 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher (Temperature <160F) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice bath: buttermilk dredge (59F - Cold Holding); chicken (53F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator voluntarily elected to discard buttermilk dredge, operator moved chicken to walk in cooler.; grill drawers: steak skewers (47F - Cold Holding); ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); chicken (49F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved products to walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink At end of cook line.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Employee jacket over bread mix.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Observed Unwashed tomatoes and parsley over sauces at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled at storage bin.
Jun 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in sink at end of cook line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in dry storage
Feb 11, 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
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm), technician arrived during inspection and corrected tested at chlorine 50ppm.
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 handled dirty utensils then handled clean with same gloves. Operator instructed employee remove gloves and wash hands - employee washed hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizing bucket over potatoes - operator moved potatoes.
Stored food not covered. Prepared potatoes on speed rack not covered - operator covered.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee bottled water stored on prep table, operator discarded and educated employee.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on prep table, operator removed cell phone from prep table and educated employee. Employee bag of crab legs stored on top shelf in beer cooler, operator discarded.
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.