Longhorn Steakhouse #5530
Last inspected: Sep 10, 2025
86
Score
Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Sep 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “working containers of food removed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Among Port Charlotte restaurants, the typical score is 82; Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cambros in dish on drying rack stacked wet nesting. Observed employee separating cambros. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen with a soiled gasket. Observed employee cleaning gasket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dish, on drying rack, cambros with old labels on them. Observed employee removing old labels and rewashing cambros. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
86
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed in dish area, hand washing sink with paper and a blue scrubbing pad inside. Observed operator removing items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed in third microwave, in kitchen, fan guard missing.
14-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers, back of handles soiled with food. Observed Chef cleaning handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen at make table, cutting board with grooves on boards. Observed operator dis guarding board, and replacing board with a new one. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal fourth pans on drying rack, stacked wet nesting. Observed dishwasher rewashing and storing separately. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwaves in kitchen food splatter on top, inside.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in reach in coolers, gaskets soiled. Observed Chef cleaning gaskets. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed seasoning in a jar without a labeling. Observed employee labeling seasoning- Garlic, Salt, Pepper Blend. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in kitchen with food stains on them. Observed operator replacing cutting boards with new ones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at entrance, to go containers not inverted. Observed employee inverting containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backside of reach in cooler handles, food debris build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in kitchen, cutting boards with grooves in them. Observed operator replacing cutting boards with new ones. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwaves in kitchen with food debris on fan guard. Observed employee cleaning guards. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers, in kitchen, with food debris on them. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
70
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, residue buildup. Observed cutting board stained at Make Table.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on equipment handles at various locations at kitchen. Educated the operator. Operator cleaned the equipment handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at prep area handwash sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris at Reach in Cooler next to handwash sink at kitchen. Operator cleaned the interior of Reach in Cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
74
Aug 23, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server rub her nose, then continued to get plates and serve food. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 19 fruit flies through out kitchen, dry storage, and bar area. Seen flying and not landing on any food contact surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave guards missing in microwaves in kitchen. **Warning**
14-04-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates in dish area on drying rack not inverted properly. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee bottle of water on hand washing sink. **Warning**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food in reach in cooler in bar area not segregated. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed under storage rack mold like substance on floor. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk in freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed on back wall in storage area mold like substance on bottom right above cove molding. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed in back room under triple sink with flour like substance, no label to identify. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door at grill **Warning**
10-20-4
45
Jul 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching apron with gloves on hands at cookline. Educated the employee to compliance by washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
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. Observed creamer container at wait station. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container at ware washing area handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
70
Mar 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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. Observed under 50ppm on test strip. Operator set up 3 compartment sink with quaternary sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned the exterior of Dish Machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers at cookline. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (56 F - Cold Holding). Operator discarded before a stop sale could be determined. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In server station at end of expo line.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen prep area. Operator discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 00ppm); operator discarded and refilled: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 on file is from Sep 10, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse #5530?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse #5530.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse #5530's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 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 #5530 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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