Longhorn Steakhouse #5352
Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026
45
Score
Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 18, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 70, which Longhorn Steakhouse #5352's 45 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 18, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings (44F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings (45F - Cooling) on cart at walk in cooler, as per operator wings was cooked yesterday. Operator segregated to discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding) on drawers at cook line, as per operator less than 1 hour. Operator moved container to walk in cooler to rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked chicken wings (44F - Cooling); cooked chicken wings (45F - Cooling) on cart at walk in cooler, as per operator wings was cooked yesterday. Operator segregated to discarded.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled food trays.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed scoops in standing water at ice cream station, operator turned on water during inspection.
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled with grease and food debris around stove by walk in cooler entrance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers at dishwashing area. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed accumulated grease around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
45
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on white cutting boards at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed at walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed bacon bag stored on top of beer keg at walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at ice cream station, operator turned on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in units at cook line, and cooker by breaded station.
23-03-4
78
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed walk grease around the grease receptacle located in the dumpster area.
33-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Manager closed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach ice cream cooler, reach in cooler by ice machine soiled in the inside.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind flat grill with grease, dishwasher area wall soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
74
Apr 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding); raw steak (44F - Cold Holding) on cart at walk in cooler, as per operator walk in cooler door was kept opened during lunch rush. Operator moved cart to the interior to cooldown temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under driers at cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed at cook line, operator discarded and replaced with a new solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-11-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Apr 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (49F - Cold Holding) on preparation table, as per Manager around 30 minutes. Manager moved food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed onion soup (112F - Hot Holding) at cook line, as per Manager less than 1 hour. Food proceeded to be reheating. onion soup (170F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag inside metal container at the bottom of preparation table at preparation area. Manager moved personal bag. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at ice cream station. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean metal containers at dishwasher area.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom interior soiled on reach in freezer at cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
58
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled white cutting board at the cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bbq sauce at he preparation area, Manager removed from container during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed in microwave at the cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal drink next to stove, Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in microwave at the cook line, as per Manager microwave is going to replace soon.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed under drawers at the cook line. Also stove top soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in clean metal containers in shelves in dishwasher area.
16-46-4
67
Sep 6, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steaks stored over raw pork chops inside the walk in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon inside the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee handling ready to eat bacon with his bare hand and placing it on top of mashed potatoes, coached operator in the use of gloves when handling ready to eat food, operator discarded food.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee handling ready to eat bacon with his bare hand and placing it on top of mashed potatoes, coached operator in the use of gloves when handling ready to eat food, operator discarded food.
09-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler shelves soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-use gloves not stored in a clean, protected location. Observed soiled single use gloves in contact with clean single use gloves located by the ice machine, operator discarded gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
25-29-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled located at the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets broken, unit located across from fryers in the kitchen area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed nuts and bread stored by the dump sink, operator removed food during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior door soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed 1 light in disrepair in the kitchen area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed kitchen hood soiled. Observed reach in cooler handles soiled. Observed top of reach in cooler soiled in the kitchen area. Observed oven exterior soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse #5352?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse #5352.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 compare to other restaurants in Homestead?
Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Homestead average of 70.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse #5352's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse #5352 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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