Longhorn Steakhouse, 6225 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 6225 N Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
License #: 1618233
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 07/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. GROUND BEEF, FISH, CHICKEN, STEAKS @ 48°. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS TAKEN. FREEZER DOOR LEFT OPEN.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
  • Intermediate - Refrigerated drawers not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. UNDER GRILL COOK LINE COOLERS.
  • Intermediate - Slicer blade guard soiled with old food debris.
  • Intermediate - Walk-in cooler not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.
07/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. COOK LINE.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Coffee filters not stored in a protected manner to prevent contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
1/8/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. DISH RACKS.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. COOKED BEEF STORED NEXT TO AND IN CONTACT WITH RAW BEEF. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. BEEF. ABOVE DESERTS. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. ICE AT BAR ADULTERATED WITH "MOLD LIKE" RESIDUE FROM METAL RIBBED SODA HOSES. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance on/around soda dispensing nozzles. METAL RIBBED SODA HOSES AT BAR.
  • Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. HOTDOGS, MILK.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. AT BAR.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. AT BAR.
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food wrapped in plastic wrap/placed in closed plastic bag while cooling. COOKED RIBS @ 104°. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. CHICKEN BREASTS.
8/12/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal inserts in dish washing room
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer in dining
4/2/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal insects in dishwashing room.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. napkins in stockroom Corrected On Site.
10/29/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. metal pans in dishwashing area
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. less than 50ppm Corrected On Site.
4/17/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
2/24/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Violation: 04-01-1 Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in cooler, Traulsen, cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/11. Amibient air temperature 45 degrees at time of callback, No PHF in cooler at time.
  • Violation: 14-33-1 Observed equipment in poor repair. reach in cooler racks rusty.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Extension given, pending
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in at waitstation. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/2011.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures, reach in cooler, Traulsen, cookline. This violation must be corrected by : 12/19/11.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times, storing knives and spatula, cookline.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler door.
  • Observed build-up of mold-like substance on surface of nonfood-contact surface, walk in cooler curtain.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair. reach in cooler racks rusty.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit butter and milk, reach in ,waitstation. Corrected On Site. Management moved to working cooler.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit, mac and cheese, Traulsen reach in cooler on cookline. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor, cups in closet.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin, waitstation.
10/19/2011Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • No Violations Were Observed
3/9/2011Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. WAITSTATION NEAR DOOR
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated debris/red slimy substance air curtain walkin .
  • Observed build-up of debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. TOP OF DISHMACHINE
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. TOP GASKET ON DOOR
  • Observed debris accumulated on kitchen floor. SHELVING DRY STORAGE
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice. bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair MICROWAVE
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. HANDWASHING SINK COOKLINE
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. BAR
  • Observed wallpaper in ladies room peeling off wall near sink
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster. WAITSTATION Corrected On Site.
3/9/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate properly, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste receptacles
  • Critical. Employee training validation
12/16/2010Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
  • Clean glasses, cups, utensils, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. observed walkin cooler fan guards dusty
5/28/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin lid and gaskets around lid.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface all hws fixtures.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris bar.
  • Critical. Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water hws dishmachine room outside.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.st room
  • Observed food debris under cooking equipment.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. fan covers in cooler
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.
12/1/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 5/13/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/12/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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