Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota
Last inspected:
5440 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232Part of: LongHorn Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection across 23 inspections since November 2022, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have appeared consistently throughout the record, with hand washing and shell stock handling cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. Food contact surface violations were documented in at least five inspections. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 was a complaint-based follow-up that resulted in no violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 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
Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota last inspected?
- Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 20, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota had?
- Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota find?
- Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota was most recently inspected on August 20, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Longhorn Steaks of Sarasota in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
- Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
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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.
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