Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
55
Score
Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 appears in inspection records 14 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville Beach facility scores 73, putting Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
55
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
58
Mar 13, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage around dumpster area. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor under racks soiled near mop sink area. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
22-20-5
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chemical Dish machine at 0ppm. Establishment will Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled around nozzles of unit.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using employee hand sink to wash scoop. Inspector advised the employee that employee hand sinks are for hand washing only. Employee placed scoop in ware washing area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Observed microwave on cook line missing fan guard/cover.
14-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks on prep tables throughout kitchen. Manager was able to remove and store drinks properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed sheet pans in Dish area wet nesting. Manager will have dish washer remove and dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors in dry storage soiled under racks. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed multiple floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets on cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old stickers on clean dishes in warehouse washing area.
16-46-4
45
Aug 12, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 1 Manager expired 7-10-2024, Ashley Osborn.
53A-03-7
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in ware washing area ceiling tile missing. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table near back door of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on clean dry rack pans wet nesting across from dish machine. Manager will follow up with drying dishes properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair near ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
74
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cooked wings (45F - Cold Holding); Spinach dip (45F Cold Holding); Cooked Rice (46F - Cold Holding); raw pork (45F - Cold Holding); House made blue cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Manager stated some items were out for restock and may have had door open that morning. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 42F. Manager placed ice on all items listed. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed a splitter added to mop sink without a back flow device on non chemical side ( hose attached). Inspector viewed that back flow device added to chemical side of splitter that is not needed due to the internal back flow in the chemical station. Manager removed the back flow from chemical side and installed on non chemical side of splitter. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda station soiled near nozzles of unit.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor in walk in freezer soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of coke stored on floor in storage room. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-06: Observed cooler still not working. **Time Extended**
01B-02-5
86
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded cheese (51F - Cold Holding); Macaroni and cheese (56F - Cold Holding); House made ranch (52F - Cold Holding); Cut lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); (52F) located in reach in cooler at end of cook line. See stop Sale. Cooler has an ambient temperature of 51F. Manager stated he did know cooler was not working properly , they needed to count the product for inventory purposes before discarding. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in food storage area. Manager removed and discarded from premises. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on self above prep table. Employee removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of oil stored on floor of food storage area. Manager removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed stand alone cooler on cook line with rust that has pitted the surface of shelves. Manager stated they were on order. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
61
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed chef handling a raw steak and then grabbing a burger bun without washing his hands on cook line. After reviewing with chef he discarded the burger bun and washed his hands. Suggested to chef to use tongs to handle raw meats.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed chef handling a raw steak and then grabbing a burger bun without washing his hands on cook line. After reviewing with chef he discarded the burger bun and washed his hands.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Melted butter (130F) in steam table in expo station. Manager stated butter was melted around 11 am this morning and placed in steam table to hold hot. Chef reheated butter to 213F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jules, Robbie, Tearany, Jammer, James, Jermaine, Cynthia, Nate, Jeremy, Amber, Brandy, Brittany, Brian, Justin, Carey, Shana, Andrea, Ben, Simi, and Eric food safety training expired. Training expired between May 2022, and August 2022.
53B-13-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cook line coolers door handles soiled, and walk in cooler door handle and door frame.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Stand alone cooler gasket door torn. Cooler located at the end of the cook line right next to the grills. Beer cooler door loose in bar area near bar entrance
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler right side shelves soiled with old food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Dessert cooler shelves with rust on cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of left side beer reach in cooler in bar area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cook line sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Manager remade solution to 400ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville Beach?
Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville Beach average of 73.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 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 of Jax 5016 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 Jax 5016 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse of Jax 5016 is inspected around four times per year on average.
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