Longhorn Steakhouse

35645 Us Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Steakhouse

Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Longhorn Steakhouse has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Longhorn Steakhouse was last inspected on Nov 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Palm Harbor restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 17, 2025

Complaint Partial

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees on line wearing wrist watch and bracelet. Employees removed jewelry per operator. **Corrected On-Site**

13-07-4

Sep 2, 2025

Complaint Full

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drop on cooler at expo - sour cream (49F - Cold Holding), pan overfilled, operator removed out temperature sour cream and discarded **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Trash bag on top of salmon on walk in cooler, operator removed bag and put plastic wrap in its place **Corrected On-Site**

14-31-5

Aug 14, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Stained cutting board on flip top cooler.

22-02-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean pans stacked wet in the dish area. Manager I stacked all pans. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooking and prepping areas, storage areas **Repeat Violation**

36-22-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation**

36-73-4

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Eye wash station connected to hand wash sink near dish wash area.

31A-11-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on cook line and dish room.

36-22-4

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.

36-01-4

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cook line dish room

36-73-4

Sep 12, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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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. Discussed and provided employee agreement

11-26-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Food containers on drying rack of dish area. Operator removed the containers to be washed, rinsed and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles and spice shakers on cook line not labeled. Operator labeled food containers **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of fryer oil. Operator removed sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Longhorn Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse.

How does Longhorn Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Palm Harbor?

Longhorn Steakhouse most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Harbor average of 74.

Has Longhorn Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse 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 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 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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