Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited three times.
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland's latest score of 90 sits above the Lakeland average of 86. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used a cup to scoop ice at the beverage station.
14-01-5
90
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sautéed mushrooms 94F. The mushrooms was reheated in the microwave to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her face then engaged to serve food. The manager had the employee to wash her hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-25-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Hood system over the flat grill.
36-62-4
67
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the bottom shelf across from the dishwasher.
24-08-4
95
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops was in water at 74F at the dipper well. The scoops were removed out of the water. The dipper well was turned off and the employee turned it on to heat up. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Orange beverage in the bar area next to the liquor bottles. Iced coffee beverage on the table top of the reach in coolers under the expo station. The beverages was discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
90
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 4th microwave from the right above the expo line.
14-04-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup used to scoop ice at the beverage station .
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf in the dishwasher area unloading zone.
24-08-4
82
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Breading station cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy drawer on expo line- bottom left door unable to fully close **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line breading station: cooked wings (44F - Cold Holding). Grill station cooler on expo: cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) Walk-in cooler: sliced cheddar (44F - Cold Holding); sliced swiss (44F - Cold Holding). Manager called for service, iced down product and had operator open freezer door in walk in cooler to assist cooling product until service is done **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Low boy drawer on expo line- bottom left door unable to fully close **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Breading station cooler **Warning**
29-49-6
78
Feb 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in bar area by juices Observed 1 live fly on wall at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Observed 1 live fly on wall at bar. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 2 live flies at bar. Observed 1 live roach above door frame at bar. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-21: Observed 1 live roach on door frame at bar. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized the area **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Feb 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live flies in bar area by juices Observed 1 live fly on wall at bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Observed 1 live fly on wall at bar. Manager eradicated and cleaned and sanitized area. Observed 2 live flies at bar. Observed 1 live roach above door frame at bar. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Lyn Davis hired 4-27-2022 and does not have certification, only had manager exam form. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed printed reporting policy. Observed incomplete employee acknowledgment form for 12 employees with no printed name or dates. Operator had blank name, signature and date forms but they were blank. Manager also unable to pull up on computer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: Manager has started having employees sign off on form **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Under dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-16: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
64
Sep 8, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland compare to other restaurants in Lakeland?
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lakeland average of 86.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland 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 Lakeland inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland is inspected around three times per year on average.
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