Longhorn Steakhouse of Naples
8010 N Tamiami Trl, Naples, FL 34108 · Permanent Food Service · License 2102326
What drove the grade
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 23 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitSep 23, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic4
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed utensils in water at 76°F. Operator removed utensils for cleaning and proper storage
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Observed tongs stored on handle of grill. Operator removed tongs.
Fixed on the spot
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed wet nesting of metal pans in dish pit.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Observed standing water in bottom of Reach-in cooler in bar area.
Earlier inspections 1
A96Routine inspection2 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed
- First visitJul 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area.
An employee entered the kitchen from the bathroom and handled a clean plate without washing their hands. Operator spoke with the employee about washing their hands upon entering the kitchen.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.