Longhorn Steakhouse #5517
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
78
Score
Across the available record, Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 was last inspected on Mar 5, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “interior of oven has accumulation”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, this is about average. The record reflects steady performance over time.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Operator replaced water in hot well. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Shaker cup with no handle used to scoop ice at wait station. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. 1 filter is too small and leave gaps between other filters.
14-42-4
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Multiple reach-in cooler handles soiled with grease at cook line.
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 and tested 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer manually for multiple, ran dish machine again and tested 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. three-compartments sink at bar tested 100ppm. Operator reset sanitizer, tested 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave fan covers soiled with old food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
67
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. No microwave fan guard inside microwave on cooks line.
14-04-4
90
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee changing duties with no glove changes, corrected action, inspector discussed with management proper glove changes. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Strawberries in walk in cooler it's mold growth.
01B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine with old debris.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of rust-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ribs on floor in walk in freezer , corrected, manager removed ribs at time of inspection.
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected , employee placed wiping cloth in bucket at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
61
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm of chlorine in sanitizing dish washer. Corrected action taken inspector had manager set up three compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee placing gloves on with no hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with management proper hand washing procedures when changing gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 2 opened containers of butter milk held over 24 hrs not date marked.
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink with no straw and no lid , corrected on site manager discarded drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. B. Old labels stuck on clean equipment.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Dipper well at a drip on cooks line.
10-23-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
55
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse #5517?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse #5517.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse #5517's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 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 #5517 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 #5517 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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