Longhorn Steakhouse #5352
2531 NE 8th St, Homestead, FL 33033 · Permanent Food Service · License 2332218
What drove the grade
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 27 routine inspection3 basic (1 repeat)-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 27, 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.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop handle in contact with shredded provolone and cut strawberries at salad station. Operator placed the handles upwards.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled across breading station.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Observed inside walk in cooler.
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.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.