LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF BRANDON

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 3 times at 0ppm. Operator primed the dish machine, tested at 50ppm Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Butter container using time that expired at 3:31pm, current time 4:14pm. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs on clean dish shelf. Operator separated to dry. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand sink. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Chris, expired 10/2024.

Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed on food prep surface, work top cooler by microwave on cookline.Manager stored properly Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on microwave. Manager discarded, Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on shelf by microwave. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean dish shelf. Five gallon plastic buckets on lower shelf hear office door.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Surface area behind soda fountain nozzles have buildup of debris. Manager cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 drinks in reach in cooler by ice machine. Manager placed in pan, labeled with "Team Member Drinks" Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Appetizer/ salad reach in cooler soiled with accumulated food debris on bottom

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three employees expired on training or overdue on food safety training. Claudia, Chris and Julie.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach under prep table. Manager removed and cleaned and sanitized floor Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers at salad station soiled

Basic - Standing water in floor drain in front of ice machine

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed 2 pans of roasted corn in walk in cooler. Manager covered Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of superbreader in storage not labeled. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Addition of hand sink to entrance of kitchen. Layout not accurate on file. Far right doorway was removed as second entrance to kitchen, and 3 to-go server station prep tables added. Observed 2 prep tables in storage room employee prepping food. No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Plan review received plans on 08/05/2024, pending additional documentation for approval. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler drawers and gaskets on cook line soiled with food debris and mold like substance Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-08: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Operator replaced two shelving units in walk in cooler Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak in drawer Corrective Action Taken

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Back prep table

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in hallway near bar area Corrected-observed employee replace Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of bread on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk flour not labeled next to hand sink in dry storage area Observed spray bottle of oil not labeled on cookline above monitor Corrected observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a plastic container stored in hand sink near back door Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in service area hall way

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a box of spinach on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected -observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline next to ice machine

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers and freezers on cookline

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing at room temperature Corrected-observed employee place shrimp under cold running water Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine tested at 0ppm , Observed employee set up 3-compartment sink tested at 200 ppm. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted Corrected-observed employee invert plates Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a container of oil stored on floor in dry storage Observed 3 boxes of pork stored on floor in walk-in freezer Corrected-observed employee place pork and oil on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo boxes stored on floor in dry storage area Corrected-observed employee place on shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour with no label Observed employee label flour Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches in bar area Corrected-observed employee discard and sanitize location ( last pest control visit on 3/3/2022) Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cook line Repeat Violation

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in reachin cooler on service line Corrected -observed employee discard Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On wall soiled with black mold under dish machine

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef stored over raw pork in walk-in cooler Corrected-observed employee place raw beef on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee remove Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on reachin coolers on cookline

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing at hand sink on cookline

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food debris on clean dishes in dish area Corrective action-observed employee move to dish machine to get cleaned