Texas Roadhouse
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
70
Score
Texas Roadhouse has been inspected 12 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to seven violations.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Restaurants in Palm Coast average 79, so Texas Roadhouse trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In drawers; burgers 45F; ( - Cold Holding). Only in drawers for short time. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. 2nd temperature was 43F. In meat cooler; chicken 68F, chicken 57F, chicken 51F. Person in charge said he left cart out. Person in charge placed ice on product. 2nd temperature; It went from 68F to 54F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on flour are soiled. Person in charge removed lids and placed in dish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean dishes are wet nesting on dish rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep shelf above bacon. Person in charge removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line is showing exposed concrete in areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-02-5
70
Sep 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. In front of fryers the are 2 bare spots showing bare concrete.
36-02-5
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has melted ice cream on bottom shelf.
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of flour bins soiled. Person in charge washed, rinsed and sanitized flour bins. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Line has grease behind fryers.
36-01-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Drawers and microwave handles have debris on them.
23-24-4
78
Jun 17, 2025
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
26
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
52
Oct 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; Ribs, 48F, chicken 50F; ( - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated out for prep. Person in charge placed in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at mop sink. Person in charge replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside of flour containers on cook line are soiled. Ice machine has mold.
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Green cutting board in dish area has black mold like substance on it and is grooved. Person in charge discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used to scoop sugar. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lids on flour are soiled. Person in charge placed lids in dish area. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor along cookline has standing water. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
55
May 3, 2024
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
May 2, 2024
Complaint Partial
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles appear to be soiled with black mold like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
95
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Temperature Measuring Devices Provided and Accurate
FL-46
58
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Person in charge placed hose Bibb on hose. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Drawers2: ribs, rice, veggies with butter 53F; ( - Cold Holding). Per person in charge items had gone into cooler at 1pm, now 1:30 pm. Items were placed into reach in freezer. 2nd temp 30 minutes later was 42F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand washing sink by dish washer. Person in charge refilled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor/dirty surface between uses. Ice bucket hanging on black/mold like surface. Person in charge removed ice bucket. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in lowboy. Person in charge dried with towel. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Dry catfish breading not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
58
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At server station; Server; butter 46F; ( - Cold Holding) Butter out 1 hr. Placed inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed person drink and then not wash hands and place new gloves on. Addressed immediately and person washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Bowl on top of lettuce. Person in charge removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at both hand washing sinks. Person in charge placed new paper towels at sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Personal speaker on case of meat. Person in charge removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink in dish is leaking.
29-08-4
52
Sep 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas Roadhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas Roadhouse on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas Roadhouse?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Texas Roadhouse.
How does Texas Roadhouse compare to other restaurants in Palm Coast?
Texas Roadhouse most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Coast average of 79.
Has Texas Roadhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Texas Roadhouse have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Texas Roadhouse 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 Texas Roadhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Texas Roadhouse is inspected around four times per year on average.
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