Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland
Last inspected:
3737 Lakeside Village, Lakeland, FL 33803Part of: LongHorn Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland has accumulated 104 violations across 27 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.9 per visit. The facility has never been shut down but showed a significant enforcement pattern in early 2023, with three consecutive callback inspections over four days following a warning that cited 17 violations. Fire safety records include one citation from 2019 for a blocked exit path and trash blocking the back exit door. The most frequently cited violations involve food contact surfaces (14), proper ventilation (9), and toxic substance control (8).
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 7 inspections26 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland last inspected?
- Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland had?
- Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland find?
- Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Longhorn Steakhouse of Lakeland in Lakeland has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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