Texas Roadhouse
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Texas Roadhouse has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 4, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Tampa restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. High temperature dishwasher only reaches 144F. Establishment using 3 compartment sink until dishwasher is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 200ppm of quaternary ammonia.
22-56-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickles stored on floor inside walk in cooler. Manager removed and properly stored pickles. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside freezer on cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0ppm of lactic acid. Manager refilled bucket re-tested 700.ppm of lactic acid. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
78
Dec 8, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen. Employee cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on metal pans on dish drying rack. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
90
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On metal pans on dish drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on prep next to reach in cooler at togo . **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Old door on metal grate on dish drying hook.
16-48-4
78
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Dec 18, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table on cooks line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwaves on cooksline.
22-08-4
82
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep area in front of walk in cooler.Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
82
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator had employees put on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
86
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. 4 tomatoes in walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Temperature 141 F, for final rinse stage. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf over cutting board and knives in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated 4 spoiled tomatoes.. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler next to salads station. Employee leaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator had employees put on at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
52
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 131-140F reheated to 152-170F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat walk in cooler used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink- discussed with manager that sink can only be used for handwashing. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. In water heater room. Brought off the ground **Corrected On-Site**
08B-74-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal containers in storage area
24-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler- rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On food storage shelf- moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
64
Dec 5, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards, can opener **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Texas Roadhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Texas Roadhouse on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Texas Roadhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Texas Roadhouse.
How does Texas Roadhouse compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Texas Roadhouse most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tampa average of 79.
Has Texas Roadhouse's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Texas Roadhouse have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Texas Roadhouse 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 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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