Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa
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1820 N West Shore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607Part of: LongHorn Steakhouse Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 in Tampa has had 20 inspections over approximately four years with 113 total violations, averaging 5.65 violations per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurrent across inspections, including shell stock requirements violations cited in at least five inspections, proper hand and arm washing violations appearing in multiple inspections, and approved food source violations documented repeatedly. Additional high-priority findings have included employee health policy violations, parasite destruction requirements, and proper cooking temperature violations. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 identified four violations including two high-priority findings related to approved food sources and food contact surfaces, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (20)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 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 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa last inspected?
- Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Shell stock requirements, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa had?
- Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 in Tampa has had 20 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa find?
- Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Longhorn Steakhouse in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Longhorn Steakhouse #5517 in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
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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).
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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