LONGHORN STEAKS OF SARASOTA
5440 FRUITVILLE RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-19-4High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
31A-11-4Intermediate – 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide their up to date license. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4Basic – Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on and around the receptacle.
10-17-4Basic – 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:32 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.