Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind bar” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw lobster stored over cooked ribs in walk in cooler. Operator moved lobster to store below ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Line cook food handler training expired March 2025.
53B-14-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over washed produce in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind bar. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
67
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer on North end of cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in freezer on north end of kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink at dish pit **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-21: **Time Extended**
29-11-4
82
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. (4) cans Mario brand mandarin oranges 6.61 **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Front bar dish machine tested at 0PPM. Operator attempted to prime unit however it does not appear to be functioning properly. Discussed with operator to use main dish machine for glassware and cease using unit until repaired. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow and white pest strip out while humans are present. Manufacturer label states to not have out while humans are present. Manager relocated item to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink at dish pit **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in freezer on north end of kitchen **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on reach-in freezer on North end of cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with white granular substance, in prep area. Manager labeled container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
50
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Metal rack in front of hand sink. Employee moved rack. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produces over washed cut greens.
08B-17-4
70
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Wine bottles in drink ice
01B-03-5
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Wine bottles stored in drink ice at service station, manger removed and began burning ice **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-56-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Accumulation of grease on grill surface and interior of broiler
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired license posted behind bar, new license posted **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Computer monitors on cook line soiled Food debris in between coolers on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Under grill, removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
55
Jun 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 31, 2024
Complaint Partial
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Butter held on time at server station not properly marked. Manager put on correct time stamp. **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over corn in walk in cooler. Manager stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. Dish machine is currently sanitizing at 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitization will occur in three compartment sink at 200 ppm quaternary. **Warning**
22-41-4
64
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Walk in freezer dripping ob box of raw-chicken. Manager moved during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
90
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet with splitter underneath dishmachine missing vacuum breaker.
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored steak in stand-alone refrigerator next to flat-top grill. Establishment offers undercooked meat. Operator removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm.Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer bucket is empty. Operator replaced bucket and re checked: reading 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Reach-in coolers next to fat-fryers interior have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in warewashing area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards on cooks line.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee raw shell eggs not segregated from food being served to the public in stand-alone refrigerator next to flat-top grill. Operator removed eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in coolers on cooks line door gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler across from fat-fryers shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
43
Feb 2, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Manager set up sink with 50 ppm chlorine to sanitize dishes. Also checked chlorine strip in dish machine which read 0ppm **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Cooks line
14-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar coolers
29-49-6
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters out of package in container uncovered in server station. Manager placed lid on container
25-06-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Liquor room has standing water
36-22-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet in dish area
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on food storage rack in prep area
40-06-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind bar” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 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 # 5576 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse # 5576 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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