Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “interior of broiler has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Discussed with operator and employee. Employee re washed hands for 10-15 seconds **Corrected On-Site**
12A-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at 2 door stainless on cook line. Operator states service call is in **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of broiler has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags stored on top of single service items in dry storage, on cook line. Employees properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
70
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored overnight package or RTE spinach in walk-in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line grill station butter (45F - Cold Holding) sour cream (55F - Cold Holding) store on cook line in well with no ice.per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed on line less than 2 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of bread stored on walk-in freezer floor. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Operator turned water on **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup with no handle used to scoop cut Brussel spout. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Interior of/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. On cook line . Employee clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
90
Dec 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pork (44-57F - Cold Holding) on cook line drawer. Per operator remove from walk-in cooler to line.not portion or prep today out of temperature less than 2 hours employee in walk-in cooler. Observed butter (61F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on counter. Per operator not portion o r pre today held out or temperature less then three hours. Operator had butter melted. Discussed putting on time temperature control or place in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at mop sink
29-34-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license expired December 1 2023
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with flour. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
64
Mar 6, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Observer bar dishwasher at 0ppm chlorine. Observed technician come during inspection to fix machine, dish machine now 50-100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed hand washing sink being used as a dump sink, as evidenced by ice in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin, at bar.
22-20-5
74
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Main kitchen at walk-in cooler- observed light shield cover missing.
38-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen cook line- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
90
Sep 14, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on bake potato stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, potatoes was cooked on 09/13/2022. Operator correctly date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed old food residue buildup on Traulsen reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Traulsen unit on cookline. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085?
Across the inspection record, “interior of broiler has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085 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 of Cypress Creek # 5085 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse of Cypress Creek # 5085 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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