Longhorn Steakhouse #5124
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
86
Score
Across the available record, Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Apr 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Tampa average 79, so Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 Live fly. Not landing on food.
35A-02-7
86
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. Dish machine tested at 0PPM. Manager advised employee to re-run unit multiple times to ensure chemical sanitizer is reaching the unit by changing chlorine buckets. Retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting observed on stacked metal pans in a manner that will not allow them to properly air dry.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled behind flat top grills. Ceiling vents soiled.
36-73-4
78
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. 2 bottles of liquor stored in drink ice at bar area. Operator removed bottles and discarded all ice cubes in the small ice bin. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink next to ice machine. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for hand washing only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Soda gun laying on ice in ice bin. Operator moved soda gun to holster. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
70
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer tested 500+ ppm in all sanitizing buckets. Quat dispenser at three-compartments sink tested 200ppm. Quat dispenser at mop sink needs re calibration. Operator remade sanitizing buckets, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - 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. Ran dish machine multiple times, tested 0ppm. Operator worked on the dish machine at time of inspection, ran dish machine again, tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled squeeze bottle with water in handwash sink next to ice machine at kitchen. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for handwash only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Handwash sink at wait station next to bar.
27-18-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Multiple employees' training has been expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At salad station on cook line.
22-08-4
52
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice cubes in handwash sink at wait station and lemon wedge in handwash sink at bar. Discussed with operator about handwash sink is for hand wash only.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle touched ice cubes in ice bin at wait station. Operator moved handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
86
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided by email. Manager printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gasket soiled with old food debris at wait station area.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack stored on a case of whole potatoes at prep area. Employee moved backpack to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
82
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small reach-in cooler next to bake potato warmer on cook line: Cold holding: sliced tomato 50 F, shredded lettuce 52 F. Reach-in cooler was accidentally unplugged, operator plugged in power and moved items to reach-in freezer for rapid cooling, re temped: Cold holding: sliced tomato 41 F, shredded lettuce 42 F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. Multiple microwaves on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop stored in water temped 121 F. Operator added hot water, re temped 138 F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. A case of lamb rack stored on floor under shelf in walk-in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse #5124?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse #5124.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse #5124's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse #5124 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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