Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla has 15 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 87, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
15
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed behind cooking equipment.
23-03-4
95
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes stored on floor in walk in freezer. Employee moved box on top of shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up observed on stove and grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in walk in cooler not covered. Operator covered during walk. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Build up of food debris/grease on walls and floors in grout lines throughout kitchen, behind cooking equipment and under prep tables. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris observed on bottoms of reach in coolers in prep areas.
22-16-4
78
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Blue cheese 55F Diced tomatoes 53F Shredded Cheese 53F. Operator placed food inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Ground beef 51F Diced Tomatoes 43F Shrimp 60F **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-25: Observed following food items cold holding inside reach in cooler stored next to salad cooler: Mozzarella cheese 53F Diced tomatoes 52F Blue cheese 55F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Blue cheese 55F Diced tomatoes 53F Shredded Cheese 53F. Operator placed food inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-19: Ground beef 51F Diced Tomatoes 43F Shrimp 60F **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 18, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed sewage/wastewater running onto floor from drain pipe in ware washing area where servers walk back and forth to dispose drinks and food. **Warning**
28-13-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Blue cheese 55F Diced tomatoes 53F Shredded Cheese 53F. Operator placed food inside walk in freezer during time of inspection. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of walk in cooler.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor grout accumulated with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile in disrepair in ware washing area where servers walk to dispose food and drinks.
36-17-5
61
May 7, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 11, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef burgers stored in pan on top of raw pork in back of walk in cooler. Restaurant has consumer advisory. Manager moved raw beef burgers to another shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed two large cambros stacked on rack in prep area that were still wet. Manager unstacked so cambros could dry properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sink sign at bar hand wash sink next to front door. Manager posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice 70F in reach in cooler on side of cook line at 2:50. Per manager since 12:00. Reach in cooler was not connected to power. Manager connected reach in cooler to power source during inspection and moved rice to walk in cooler for faster cooling. New temperature at 4:00: 54. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenderloins 45F at 2:30 in reach in cooler at kitchen area. Per manager since 12:00. Manager placed bag of ice on chicken during inspection. New temperature at 4:00: 43F. Observed cooked rice 70F in reach in cooler on side of cook line at 2:50. Per manager since 12:00. Reach in cooler was not connected to power. Manager connected reach in cooler to power source during inspection and moved rice to walk in cooler for faster cooling. New temperature at 4:00: 54. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container and fork inside hand wash sink at kitchen area. Manager removed container and fork during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on vents above kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at bar area. Manager discarded cutting board during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp 57F and chicken 56F in reach in cooler at kitchen. Per manager out within two hours. Operator moved items to walk in cooler. New temperatures 1 hour later: shrimp 46F, chicken 45F. Items cooling properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean forks stored upright next to dry storage. Manager cleaned and stored forks inverted during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-18-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster with waste line unattached. Manager attached waste line during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-17-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clean wet plastic bins stored stacked together. Manager separated bins during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife and cutting board stored in between three compartment sink faucet and wall in bar area. Manager put knife and cutting board in dish pit. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on both dumpsters. Manager closed dumpster lids during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
67
Aug 30, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food items in pull out cooler across from grill on cook line since 10:30am cold above 41F at 1:50pm. Cooked rice 55F, cut tomatoes 53F, cut lettuce 52F. Observed manager place food items on ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles located next to air vents in dining area soiled.
36-34-5
82
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice and cut lettuce in pull out in cook line since 10am cold held at 48F at 11:20am. Observed manager place bags of ice on top of products.
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of greens stored on floor in walk in freezer. Observed manager remove box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed wooden skewer toothpicks stored in standing water at 71F. Observed toothpicks discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Observed condensation dripping from vent on to bar table. Observed manager remove condensation and clean and sanitize surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla?
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 Talla.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla 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 Talla 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 Talla inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse of Talla is inspected around four times per year on average.
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