Longhorn Steakhouse #5566
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed: the soft foods dipper well had no air gap. Staff attempted to secure it 1 inch above flood rim. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
29-44-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the far end of the bar area floor has an accumulation of debris.
36-10-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: tongs on the cook line protrude into the walkway and are set to touch aprons while working at that station. They were adjusted 2x. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the hood filters over the cook line have build up of grease. ALSO, the bump bars and tong handles have an accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed: in the keg cooler at the bar, standing water.
29-49-6
70
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed: the dipper well for soft foods on the cook line did not leave a 1 inch gap. The tubing was adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a spray bottle stored with the metal pitchers on the wait staff line. The liquid in it was blue. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed lack of trainers sign off on the Darden employee training sheets. These were signed off during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: standing water under the dish wash machine.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed: tongs hanging from the cook line equipment protruding into the walkway. These were adjusted. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
61
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed: cook staff open refrigerated drawer, pick up raw chicken with tongs that had been laying in the pan of raw chicken, and then touch cook line handles for burger press. The manager then had the staff member remove gloves and wash up before putting gloves back on. The tongs were moved to a clean, empty pan. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue spray stored next to bottles of alcohol. The cleaner was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the far soda gun with foreign debris in the cone and on the diffuser. This was removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed: on the floor in front of the dish wash machine, standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: an ice cream scoop in standing 67F water. The water was emptied, and a fresh container was brought out to hold the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed broken cove mounding at the corner by the dish wash machine.
36-03-4
58
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Hose attached to dipperwell faucet eliminating required air gap. Observed: the dipper well in the cook line was below flood rim. The supply tube was adjusted up. **Corrected On-Site**
29-46-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: all 3 soda guns had foreign debris or build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed: 1 hood filter missing. This was retrieved and replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the silver lip over the ice bin door has foreign debris on it. This was wiped clean. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed the long reach-in cooler at the bar has an accumulation of water in it.
29-49-6
67
Jun 30, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine at server station. Observed gasket soiled on cook line reach in cooler drawer **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed hand wash sink by server station slow to drain.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce ( mushroom and tomato ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( prepped Brocolli ) in walk in cooler
08B-17-4
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
86
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple containers on the clean ware rack that were not properly air dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters not installed. Manager advised that they were being cleaned everyday
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels not removed on containers stored on clean ware rack in kitchen
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumper lid open **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse #5566?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse #5566.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?
Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Gainesville average of 75.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse #5566's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 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 #5566 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse #5566 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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