Longhorn Steakhouse #5049
9051 Southside Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Permanent Food Service · License 2611684
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 4 complaint inspection3 high priority (2 fixed by the Oct 8 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic-22
- Administrative complaint on Aug 4, since fixedReduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed-12
- Safety score66
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 5 visitsLatest inspection
Follow-up to an earlier routine inspection
- 4th follow-up visitSep 24, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 3rd follow-up visitAug 24, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
At today's callback : per plan review. Submitted. 8/17/26
More time given
At the first visit
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen.
Follow-up, Apr 23, 2026More time given
Operator needs more time to submit.
Follow-up, Jun 22, 2026More time given
Per person in charge has hired company to create plans, was on site last week Wednesday for site visit. Need more time to submit.
Earlier inspections 1
D66Complaint inspection9 violations, 3 high priority · 2 follow-up visits Fixed at follow-up
- 2nd follow-up visitOct 8, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - 1st follow-up visitAug 5, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
1 violation still not corrected:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
At callback :time needed to submit. (Note : Establishment is on open warning 4/22/26 for remodeling)
More time given
- First visitAug 4, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
reach in cooler 1 : by kitchen entrance raw chicken 48°. Shrimp 47°. Cream cheese 50°. Butter 48° cooler at prep line end. Person In Charge moved items to another cooler.
Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
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.
No time mark on tub of butter placed about 45 mins ago. Marked by manger.
Fixed on the spot
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
One fly in rear prep. 1 fly in main prep.
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Cutting board with black-like/ mold-like substance.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has added dishmachine in the bar area. When reviewing historic files, several hand wash sinks, 4 comp sink have been removed and added in different areas of kitchen. Time needed to comply. Called plan review. No plans submitted yet.
Repeat violation
Basic4
Code 13, Clean clothes, hair restraints, jewelry: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Missing Hand Wash Sink by wait-station Hand Wash Sink.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Standing water on floor. Side electric area.
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
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.