How many health inspections has LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 had?

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 ever been shut down?

No, LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124?

The most frequently cited violations at LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 are: Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124

8212 CITRUS PARK DR, Tampa, FL 33625

Hillsborough County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: RARE HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT LLC · License: SEA3912210

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 in Tampa, FL has 21 inspections on record with 101 total violations (4.8 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

101Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 5, 2025

Inspection History (21)

May 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Sep 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

V24 Toxic substance control

Jul 19, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Feb 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Oct 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V42 Equipment condition

May 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 3, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 18, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Hillsborough County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.43.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 had?: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 ever been shut down?: No, LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124?: The most frequently cited violations at LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5124 are: Consumer advisory, Toxic substance control, Clean multi-use utensils.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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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