Longhorn Steakhouse
35645 US Hwy 19, Palm Harbor, FL 34684 · Permanent Food Service · License 6215788
What drove the grade
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Sep 4 routine inspection4 basic-4
- Safety score96
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitSep 4, 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 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Reach in cooler by chicken station and reach in cooler in bar has rust pitting to the surface of shelves,
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.
1 dead roach in office next to kitchen. Operator removed roach and cleaned and sanitized the area.
Fixed on the spot
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
- Wet nesting
- Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.