Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte
Last inspected:
1381 Tamiami Trl, Port Charlotte, FL 33948Part of: LongHorn Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 in Port Charlotte has logged 21 inspections with 93 total violations and no emergency closures since 2016. The facility averaged 4.4 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Employee health policy violations appeared in at least 5 inspections, and chemical storage violations were cited in 7 of the last 8 inspections, reflecting a recurring management issue around toxic substance control and safe chemical handling. A formal warning was issued on August 22, 2023 after a complaint inspection found 8 violations including improper food sources and shell stock handling; the facility returned to compliance on August 23, 2023. The most recent inspection on September 10, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte: Comparison to Charlotte County Averages
Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 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
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte last inspected?
- Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 in Port Charlotte was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte?
- The most frequently cited violations at Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 in Port Charlotte are: Consumer advisory, Approved food source, Toxic substance control.
- How many health inspections has Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte had?
- Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 in Port Charlotte has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte find?
- Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 in Port Charlotte was most recently inspected on May 6, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Longhorn Steakhouse in Port Charlotte ever been shut down?
- No, Longhorn Steakhouse #5530 in Port Charlotte has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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