Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
100
Score
Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 8, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee go from dirty to clean dishes without washing hands or changing gloves. Operator had them wash their hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed an employee wash their hands without soap cold water. Operator had them rewash their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed their prep sink with dishes inside and observed the operator use it as a dump sink. Reviewed its proper use with the operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup used as a scoop for brown sugar. Operator removed the cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide their up to date license. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on and around the receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed an in use knife stored between tables on the cook line. Operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
55
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two spray bottles containing chemicals without labels. Operator labeled them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide their up to date license.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed the cook line cutting board heavily grooved. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed two employee drink stored above the kitchen prep line. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone and bag stored above the chicken prep station and the soda boxes. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
74
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of blade tenderized steak stored over cases of whole muscle steak in the walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over cases of shredded cheese and sour cream in the walk in cooler. Operator removed the cheese and sour cream. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator was not able to provide me with an up to date license.
50-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the dumpster rusted out all along the back. **Repeat Violation**
33-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee drink stored over the chicken prep station and observed multiple drinks stored over boxes of soda in the back storage area. Operator removed some drinks. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed two employee handling food while wearing watches. Operator had them removed their watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
58
Oct 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter containers left out on the server area without time marks. Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr and time marked them accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dishwasher.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed a missing ceiling tile in the back chemical storage closet.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles and vents with dust build up in the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a grooved cutting board on the cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
33-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of pickles on the floor of the walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed black build up on the walk in cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed 2 shelving units in the back of the walk in cooler were soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed a build up of grease on the wall next to the standing freezer on the cook line.
36-27-5
55
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. Emailed handouts.
11-26-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water in dishwashing area.
36-22-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil for non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored in a clean, protected location. Utensils in soiled container next to ice machine. Manager removed utensils to be cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-04-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler in bar area.
22-16-4
70
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled the garbage can then clean equipment without washing hands. Employee washed their hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed produce in the walk-in cooler. Manager removed the salmon. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water turned of at the hand washing sink in the bar area.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler gasket and the gasket on the middle reach in cooler on the cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield in the dry storage area missing.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in walk-in cooler soiled. Dipping well soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher room soiled behind the sprayer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
36-27-5
52
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed no letter for Salmon pellet fed and farm raised . Educated manager on letter. **Warning**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun near to go area with debris in nozzle. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved, stained white cutting board being used in preparation area. Manager discarded board. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed Knowledge of the major food allergens is now required. The person in charge must be able to describe foods identified as major food allergens and symptoms they may cause. Major food allergens include milk, eggs, soybeans, tree nuts and peanuts, wheat, fish (including crab, lobster and shrimp) and foods containing these items. Allergic symptoms include, but are not limited to, hives, itching, swelling of lips, throat and/or face; vomiting, diarrhea, wheezing, swelling of throat, and fainting. The person in charge must ensure food allergy awareness is part of employee training. The big six FOODBORNE illnesses are: Hepatitis A, Shiga-toxin E. coli, Norovirus, Shigella, salmonella non-typhoidal, and Salmonella typhi. Please be aware of their symptoms. Please avoid FOODBORNE illness by avoiding bare hand contact with ready-to- eat food, washing hands frequently and when necessary, and not working with food when ill. Utensils available for use. Provided operator with information on food allergen awareness (Form HR 5030-038) and employee health/manager responsibility (Form HR 5030-039 and 101). Hepatitis A document provided. To report a foodborne illness at your establishment, please call your local health department. Manatee County is 941-748-0747. Sarasota County is 941-861-2900. Licenses will no longer be mailed to operators. Please refer to the handout provided during inspection visit. Alternatively, you may watch videos to create an account https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSWQ9Zk8cV8&feature=youtube To print a license https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_EpVCHZDEKI. Working with beard guard. Employee placed over beard after being reminded. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave oven on cook line without handle for door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall under Dishwashing Machine pre rinse area with black substance on wall and coving. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris on top exterior of Dishwashing Machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota.
How does Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota 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 Steaks of Sarasota inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota is inspected around three times per year on average.
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