Longhorn Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
43
Score
Longhorn Steakhouse appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Compared to other Cape Coral restaurants (averaging 77), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 cook wiping hands in apron while preparing food. Educated cook to not touch cloths, aprons or skin while preparing food. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. The manager changed out chlorine sanitizer bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed ready to eat chicken stored with raw chicken in reach-in cooler under cook line. The manager discarded the ready to eat chicken and raw chicken the ready to eat chicken was on. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
14-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on cook line. The manager discarded the open drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. The cook placed on a hat during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
43
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed wiping cloth in handwashing sink in dishwashing area. The manager removed wiping cloth from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The manager discarded open drink from stand up reach-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor under prep table. The manager removed sanitizer bucket from off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed wearing watch while preparing food on cook line.
13-07-4
70
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw steak over raw pork in stand up reach-in cooler beside cook line. The manager moved the raw pork to another reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of breader. The operator removed scooper from container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in women's restroom. The manager placed handwashing sing in women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
64
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 cook wiping hands on apron while engaging in food preparation. Educated cook on proper handwashing he washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler under microwave gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
74
Feb 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 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 in bar. The manager called to have dishwashing machine serviced. The bar staff will be utilizing the dishwashing machine in kitchen. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting soiled on cook line.
22-02-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs was removed from stove handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
70
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing at 2 locations on the splitter. Educated the operator.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cart blocking at ware washing area. Operator removed the cart from blocking the handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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. Provided operator the form to complete during inspection which was completed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils at kitchen line in water 122F. Operator replaced with water of at least 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple flour containers at shrimp and poultry station. Operator labeled the food items. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
78
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
55
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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 cook adjusting his cloths while engaging in food preparation. Educated manager on proper hand washing after touching cloths or aprons while engaging in food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at hand washing sink on cook line. The manager replaced paper towel dispenser with paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at hand washing sink in prep area.
27-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor heavily soiled between ice machine.
36-73-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone on prep table. The operator removed cell phone from prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn beside baked potatoes warmer. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink above potato oven.
12B-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Feb 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach-in cooler in prep area beside soda machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed one side of dumpster lid broken off.
33-16-4
70
Aug 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Longhorn Steakhouse most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Longhorn Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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