LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF KENDAL #5064

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bucket of sanitation solution stored next to working bottles of oils and seasonings. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handles soiled located in the main kitchen area. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area soiled.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler next to cook line with soiled gaskets. Operator wiped down. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to cook line with soiled interior.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler near cook line area with rusted shelves.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler with rusted shelves.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed two clear squeeze bottles containing syrups with no label. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in both side of the wall at kitchen entrance through the bar. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken in both side of the wall at kitchen entrance through the bar. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located at bar and also at reach in cooler located next to griddle. Observed shelves at dry storage with rust. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler located at bar. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken tile at the back of clean plates next to dishwasher machine. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed broken tile at the back of clean plates next to dishwasher machine. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust and broken shelves at walk in freezer. Also observed a rack shelve in disrepair at walk in freezer that is standing with the help of six pans. - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed rust and broken shelves at walk in freezer. Also observed a rack shelve in disrepair at walk in freezer that is standing with the help of six pans. Time Extended

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 dishmachine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator installed new sanitation bucket. Final reading chlorine at 100ppm.Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed clean plates and equipment that had not been properly sanitized at the dish machine. The operator, after installing a new bucket of chlorine sanitizer, began to re-clean all previous food-contact surfaces that had already passed through the chlorine dishwasher. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server bringing dirty dishes to ware wash area and immediately touch clean plates and utensils without proper handwashing.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and ceiling vents soiled throughout kitchen areas.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door has a gap .

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor inside walk in freezer.

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken lid at flour bin at the dry storage.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee remove his watch then handle tray with food without washing hands first. Manager coached him.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not using beard guard while engaging in food preparation. Manager provided beard guard to employee. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observation reach in cooler gasket torn next to fryer also at reach in cooler at bar station.

Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water. Observed In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water across front line. Manager open the valve and water was running. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in cooler shelves rust across fryer station. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles dusty in back prep area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor next to ice machine.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on metal containers above three compartment sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored on preparation table under microwave. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at white cutting board. Manager discarded cutting board. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed female employees engaging in food preparation while wearing a watch.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at back exit door.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout kitchen.

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed deep grout throughout the kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled near fryer.

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed next to ice machine.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall near back exit door soiled with grease.

High Priority - Observed: 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator reviewed the sanitizer final concentration Dishwasher (Chlorine 50ppm); Corrected On-Site Priority: High Priority

Basic - Observed: Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled in kitchen area. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Observed the tiles with deep grout in kitchen area. Priority: Basic

Basic - Observed: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator manually added the sanitizer to the sanitizer bucket. Final concentration Quaternary 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Priority: Basic

Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water at walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelf underneath microwave soiled with food debris.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in the dry storage area and cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked metal containers on shelving near ware washing area, not properly air dried before stacking.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed at the cook line and reach in cooler. The manager removed the tongs fro equipment door handles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at the cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in coolers gaskets soiled.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen cook line.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed training records missing date of birth.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Located near cook line.

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at dipper well at dessert station. Manager turned on water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed hood with accumulated grease.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee inverted item. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of ice machine soiled.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager took holster to wash rinse and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at expo station. Manager posted hand washing sign. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled at beverage station.

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks stored with food contact surface up. Manager inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located at back preparation area and ware washing area. Observed accumulated grease on wall at cook line near grill.

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Located at bar area.

Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Located near ware washing area.