LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
2020 GULF GATE DR · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
29-47-4High Priority – Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap. Observed the dipperwell faucet near the salad station submerged in water. The operator adjusted the faucet allowing for the required air gap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non-food grade bags used to stored bread for a food bank in the walk in freezer.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (50F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler near the salad cooler. The operator stated the cheese was refilled approximately 1 hour prior. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. Observed raw whole muscle intact beef (46F – Cold Holding); raw pork (47F – Cold Holding) in the 2-door meat reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator conducted a temperature check at approximately 10:30AM. The food was cold holding at 38F. The operator placed ice on the foods for proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed a missing lid for the waste receptacle for the middle stall in the women's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed food containers wet nesting in the dish area.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles used for walnuts and cooked bacon not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handles. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed a scoop handle for shredded cheese not stored above the food in the reach in cooler near the salad cooler. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the salad cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:39 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.