Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2022, Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 10 violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064's latest score of 82 sits above the Miami average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in both side of the wall at kitchen entrance through the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in both side of the wall at kitchen entrance through the bar. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located at bar and also at reach in cooler located next to griddle. Observed shelves at dry storage with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located at bar. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile at the back of clean plates next to dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed broken tile at the back of clean plates next to dishwasher machine. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust and broken shelves at walk in freezer. Also observed a rack shelve in disrepair at walk in freezer that is standing with the help of six pans. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed rust and broken shelves at walk in freezer. Also observed a rack shelve in disrepair at walk in freezer that is standing with the help of six pans. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Feb 26, 2026
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 18 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 live flying insects flying in air at dry storage area and also 3 live insects flying in the air at bar area.
35A-02-7
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed a household spray of mosquito and fly repellent under the bar sink. Operator removed.
41-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. I also observed paper and food residue on the side of the ice holder at the bar.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dishwasher machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior of dishwasher machine with accumulation of dust, grease.
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of scale inside dishwasher machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling throughout entire kitchen soiled with accumulation of grease. Observed a missing ceiling vent with heavy dust accumulation on the exposed fan, located directly above a rack of clean dishes.
36-34-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in both side of the wall at kitchen entrance through the bar.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located at bar and also at reach in cooler located next to griddle. Observed shelves at dry storage with rust.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed coved molding at prep table across office missing coved molding.
36-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water next to ice machine. As per person in charge came from the ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed accumulation of food residue and grease noted on the floor behind all cooking and refrigeration equipment (griddle, reach-in cooler, oven).
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile at the back of clean plates next to dishwasher machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground. Observed grease trap with excess of accumulation of grease located next to dumpster.
28-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside of microwave door is soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed heavy grease accumulation on kitchen walls, back equipment, and the ceiling-mounted order computer. Additionally, the salamander is soiled with food residue. Also observed hood on top of grilled and the hood from small oven across grilled with accumulation of grease. Observed kitchen door soiled with grease at the door connecting kitchen and the bar. Observed mold like substance at the wall top and under three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior reach in cooler across steam table with residues of food.
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust and broken shelves at walk in freezer. Also observed a rack shelve in disrepair at walk in freezer that is standing with the help of six pans.
14-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed water leaking from the pipe under three compartment sink.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table at the back of the kitchen.
21-12-4
30
Jan 13, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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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. Observed dishmachine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator installed new sanitation bucket. Final reading chlorine at 100ppm.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed clean plates and equipment that had not been properly sanitized at the dish machine. The operator, after installing a new bucket of chlorine sanitizer, began to re-clean all previous food-contact surfaces that had already passed through the chlorine dishwasher. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bringing dirty dishes to ware wash area and immediately touch clean plates and utensils without proper handwashing.
12A-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap .
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor inside walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid at flour bin at the dry storage.
14-38-4
52
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee remove his watch then handle tray with food without washing hands first. Manager coached him.
12A-10-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not using beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided beard guard to employee. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observation reach in cooler gasket torn next to fryer also at reach in cooler at bar station.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water across front line. Manager open the valve and water was running. **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust across fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
70
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in back prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-33-4
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers above three compartment sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
90
Nov 26, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area covered with standing water at walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath microwave soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
86
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami average of 74.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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