Longhorn Steakhouse

17020 Us Hwy 441, Mount Dora, FL 32757

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Longhorn Steakhouse has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited two times.

Longhorn Steakhouse's latest score of 61 falls below the Mount Dora average of 69. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours. Moved to walk in cooler for quick cooling. Diced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Green cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in cooler under shelves Floor in walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops at cook line in water 129. Operator replaced recheck 154F

10-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line. Reach in cooler gaskets.by silverware rolling station Reach in cooler gasket by wait station. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cook line. Reach in cooler by silverware rolling station Reach in cooler interior by wait station.

22-16-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by sodas on the right coming out of walk in cooler.

36-27-5

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours . Operator reheated to 174F French onion soup (120F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White Cutting board on prep table.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on dish rack. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in walk in freezer Floor on the right outside walk in cooler underneath sodas. Floor by back door soiled.

36-73-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in at the end of cook line. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent in the kitchen

36-34-5

Dec 2, 2024

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Nov 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. - live Roach in hand sink next to line set prep table Killed and removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

35A-05-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - dish area.

36-22-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -pans stored on shelf in prep area**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - ice machine

22-20-5

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**

16-21-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -Server

13-07-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-08-4

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jan 4, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. -Chlorine test strips

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -All hand sinks

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -All hand sinks

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -all hand sinks

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Longhorn Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse.

How does Longhorn Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Mount Dora?

Longhorn Steakhouse most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Mount Dora average of 69.

Has Longhorn Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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