Longhorn Steakhouse of Kendal #5064
15135 SW 88 St, Miami, FL 33196 · Permanent Food Service · License 2326153
What drove the grade
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection1 intermediate (1 repeat), 9 basic (4 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 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.
10 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment.
Observed food shelves with accumulation of rust inside walk in cooler.
Repeat violation
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away.
Observed running water for utensil holder off. Operator turned on water velocity.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Observed accumulation of food debris on bottom shelves of reach in freezer near frying prep station.
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Observed accumulation of grease on hood filters and hood filter sprays above cookline.
Repeat violation
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Observed metal food pans wet nesting on shelves in warewashing areas.
Code 28, Sewage and wastewater disposal: Grease recycling container overflowing onto ground.
Observed grease trap with excessive accumulation of grease on exterior and on the wall behind it, located next to dumpster.
Repeat violation
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
Observed floor grout missing around prep, kitchen, and cookline areas.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Observed accumulation of grease on walls behind and to the side of cookline area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Observed soiled ceiling tiles in warewashing area.
Repeat violation
Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
Observed personal cell phone in between clean plates used for service across of cookline.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- 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.