LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5347

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Grilled onions 45°. Per operator in cooler overnight

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Grilled onions 45°. Per operator in cooler overnight

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw lobster tail 48°, raw steaks 45° in reach in cooler next to flat top. Per operator items in cooler less than 4 hours. Advised operator to move into walk in cooler for immediate temperature recovery. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Drink caddy above knife box in prep area next to triple sink. Operator removed knife box. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Second microwave on cooks line soiled with old food debris.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. On multiple metal pans above triple sink in prep area. Operator moved pans to dish machine. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At reach in cooler in server station.

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored above ready to eat shredded lettuce in walk in cooler.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line and at dry dish area

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In ice cream cooler on cooks line

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On salad make station in between lid. Operator moved knife. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In salad make table in garlic bread crumbs. Operator moved scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream container stored without lid in ice cream cooler on cooks line.Operator covered ice cream with plastic wrap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink next to ice machine being used to rinse container of butter. Container in handwashing sink at bar.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave door on cooks line. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Several pans on dry storage shelf not properly air-dried.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door for ice machine broken and removed. The opening of the ice machine is covered with plastic.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on standup reach-in-cooler next to ware washing station soiled with black substance. Interior of standup reach-in-cooler on cooks line soiled with food debris.

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dish machine chlorine reading out too high at 200ppm

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse stored by olives and sugar in bar area Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on top of equipment Operator moved Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in freezer on cook line

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - togo bags storing food saved for donation

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - vents over cook line dusty Repeat Violation

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. - at linen station

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. - over ice machine station Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. - in walk in freezer ice buildup on shelf and food boxes near door

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filter baffles

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2- flying insects at bar area.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance., by ice machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker in food preparation area wearing watch, while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

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

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

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of cooking oil. Manager moved. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. Check all. Observed 2 missing

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket. Manager corrected Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. At grill and flat top Corrected On-Site

Basic - Light not functioning. At hood above ovens Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair near walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Manager pulled to by removed Corrected On-Site