Longhorn Steakhouse, 2531 Ne 8th St, Homestead, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 2531 Ne 8th St, Homestead, FL 33033
License #: 2332218
Total inspections: 13
Last inspection: 10/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Accumulation of food debris/soil residue on handwash sink. By dishwasher area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Discarded on site. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. From condensation of Cooler unit. **Corrected On-Site**
10/10/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container.
  • Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food and rim of the container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.missing from the hand washing sink in the bar area
  • High Priority - Fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter or product containing fresh garlic-in-oil/margarine/butter mixture held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.. Item was discarded by the person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.employee touch hat without changing gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.paper towel in the dish room area **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
4/2/2014Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair.qb cooler in disrepair not able to maintain food at 41°F or below.
  • High Priority - Cooked potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.items found in a reach in cooler on the cook line rice at 58°F and mix vegetable found at 55°F. Ribs found in the walk in cooler at 48°F,
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food found greater than 47 degrees Fahrenheit but less than 70 degrees Fahrenheit more than six hours. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.no paper towels at hand washing sink in the back prep area
3/27/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. **Corrected On-Site**
10/3/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. Oven.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. RAW CHICKEN NEXT TO READY TO EAT FOOD Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed in standing water. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
10/10/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No copy of latest inspection report.
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. DISCARDED Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. WI FREEZER Corrected On Site.
3/26/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours.cooked ribs and beef
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.liqour room
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed live flies in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.cooked beef and pork ribs from day before
  • Critical - Observed processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.after handling raw beef and the lettuce
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Food-contact surfaces not clean /needs wiping down
  • In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment.ice scoop on top of machine
  • Critical - Observed dented/rusted cans. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water.Chef said dipper well drain was clogged up
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
3/3/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked.ribs in walkin
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.Sslmon
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.back
  • Critical. Observed live flies in kitchen.
8/17/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
4/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.bar area
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.by ice cream reach in cooler
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor.by dishwasher
8/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/27/2009Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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