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LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF FT

13701 S TAMIAMI TRL · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 7, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3482848
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8824743
DBPR license4604396

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

6 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cook line flip top cooler at entrance to kitchen, cooked chicken wraps (48F – Cold Holding); cooked macaroni and cheese (45F – Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator iced down foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#5High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Two way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker at hose connection.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago, also expired certificates. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Renato, David, Pablo, Miguel, Sam, Lauren all either expired on hired over 60 days no proof of training.

Basic 3

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.

#2Basic33-11-4

Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic21-08-4

Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) on cook line, prep line, dishwashing area. Operator replaced all buckets, 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:16 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.