Longhorn Steakhouse
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 10 violations each.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Sanford facility scores 77, putting Longhorn Steakhouse on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
37
Mar 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -"Dip It" soaking chemical stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -lower right end of splitter
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -inside of ice machine has a light accumulation of pink and black, mold-like substance, employee began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee bag hanging off rack above "Prairie Dust" seasoning, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -dishwashing area, employee squeegeed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -floor underneath bar triple sink, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -walk-in freezer equipment
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwave oven -paper towel dispenser above handwash sink next to double door ovens -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris/rust **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -leaking pipe underneath counter in dishwashing area
29-08-4
Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -scraper tools stored on top of dishwasher, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
42-03-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above handwash sink next to double door ovens -wall above toaster -stainless steel wall above cooking equipment
36-27-5
37
Sep 24, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced swiss cheese 58F, overfilled in top of salad cooler, operator discarded
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal food not segregated from food to be served to the public. -employee food containers stored on top of cooling rack, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -floors under frying station, operator cleaned
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of reach-in freezer has an accumulation of debris -fryer station reach-in freezer door gaskets lightly soiled -walk-in cooler fan covers have an accumulation of dust/debris and rust. -walk-in cooler shelves have a light accumulation of food debris
23-03-4
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink on cookline.
29-20-5
67
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee is changing gloves (but not washing hands) between tasks on cook line
12A-07-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -splitter has been installed without backflow preventers
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. -in storage area
21-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -butter in walk in cooler -corrected by employee **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. -oven on frontline. Operator spoke with employee **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -microwave above dessert station **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -walk in cooler
38-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided to operator via email **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets and exterior of reach in freezer across from Salad station soiled -shelving in walk in cooler soiled -fan covers in walk in cooler soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -multiple containers in dish room **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. -server dried plates with a towel before plating food -operator spoke to server **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -multiple employees wearing watches while engaged in food preparation
13-07-4
41
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
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
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 14 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make line, four cheese and garlic butter 45F. Items moved to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates dishwasher area.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone next to ice bin, bar. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cook line.
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cooking equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-19-4
Basic - Grease container soiled. **Repeat Violation**
33-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice cream freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over prep area.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cooking equipment soiled with grease. Hood filters soiled with grease. Dry storage shelves rusted. Hot holding drawers soiled. Make line. Dishwasher racks soiled. Food storage containers soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line drawers. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make line unit.
29-49-6
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Standing water, dip base. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
43
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line drawers: steak 45f, advised manager to monitor.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Maximum water temperature 83f. Prep area.
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease container soiled.
33-17-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Mens restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cook line units.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish wash area.
36-27-5
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored on the floor.
08B-74-1
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse.
How does Longhorn Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Longhorn Steakhouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Longhorn Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse have averaged around 10 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Longhorn Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse is inspected around two times per year on average.
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