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
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cases of shredded cheese and sour cream in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the cheese and sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of blade tenderized steak stored over cases of whole muscle steak in the walk in cooler.
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide me with an up to date license.
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the dumpster rusted out all along the back. **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the chicken prep station and observed multiple drinks stored over boxes of soda in the back storage area. Operator removed some drinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employee handling food while wearing watches. Operator had them removed their watches. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 26, 2026 12:28 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 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.