Longhorn Steakhouse #5509
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5509, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. observed in walk-in cooler blade tenderize beef over lamb chops and pork ribs. educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and email a copy of the handout person in charge. Person in charge removed the blade tenderized beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.observed employee wrapping clean silverware and all silverware handles not facing up. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.Person in charge had employee put on guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed over grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
74
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed in front line waitstaff topping cooler sour cream (60F - Cold Holding); blue cheese house made (62F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated it had been in there for approximately three hours and placed both items in walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar area .Person in charge filled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water in dish room area and walk-in cooler. Person in charge mopped floors. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
74
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
47
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Open dumpster lid on West side of loading dock area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
95
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in bar area. Person in charge filled paper. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line. Employee put on hat and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting . Observed in back area of main kitchen food containers wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
78
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed a copy to Person in charge.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on cooks line in main kitchen area. Person in charge hand employee put on beard guard and wash hands.
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
78
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Observed Open dumpster lid behind west side of building. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Observed,Food stored on floor in Walk in freezer in main kitchen area. Person in charge removed from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board in food preparation area on cooks line. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee put cutting board in dishwasher area . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees in main kitchen and waitstaff preparing food with jewelry,watches and wrist band . - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no beard guard. Educated the Person in charge on hair restraint. Employee put on beard guard. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease above grill and flat top on cooks line.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse #5509?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse #5509.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse #5509's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse #5509 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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