Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
78
Score
Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 16, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Pembroke Pines restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Nov 17, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jul 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 05/19/2022 - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
90
Jul 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Observed food manager certification expired on 07/17/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-18: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
45
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects landing on wall next to exit door. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed steak (44F - Cold Holding); lobster tail (44F - Cold Holding); chicken (44F - Cold Holding); shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); per operator, walk in cooler has been opened for an extended period of time. Operator placed ice packs on all TCS food items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on cutting board at dishwashing area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup inside ice machine. Operator clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In walk in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Observed accumulation of old food residues buildup inside double doors glass cooler at cookline. Operator clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Observed water draining from walk in cooler motors. **Warning**
14-11-5
52
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink block with garbage container. Operator relocate container **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
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 marked on cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Per operator chicken wings cooked yesterday morning. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup inside reach in cooler gaskets at cookline.
23-03-4
74
Dec 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked ribs cold held in refrigerator drawers at 44 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator, cooked ribs transfer from walk-in cooler to refrigerator 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice packs on item for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink at cookline block with garbage container. Operator relocate garbage container. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. -Observed bug zapper installed in food preparation area.
35B-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Observed old labels stuck to clean food containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed walls throughout prep area soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance.
36-27-5
64
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored above ready to eat bacon in walk in cooler. Manager rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda mix stored on floor. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket of reach in freezer soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Beer keg cooler in bar.
22-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage area.
36-73-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb 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 Pemb inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse of Pemb is inspected around four times per year on average.
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