Longhorn Steakhouse, 501 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Longhorn Steakhouse
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 501 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426-3446
License #: 6011086
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 10/06/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee prepping. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Floor/table fan has accumulation of food debris/dust/grease/soil residue. At cook line.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. Discussed with manager and provided reference text for training purposes. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink.
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in sink at prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
10/06/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Behind toaster at cook line, near ice machine.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. On pipes at wall next to cook line and fryer baskets.
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor along the walls, baseboards, cabinets and/or equipment.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under shelfs in kitchen.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Under and behind cook line.
  • Basic - Hole in wall. Behind prep table near dish machine.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. On speed racks in walk in cooler. **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. Tested dish machine 3 times, 0 ppm chlorine. Sanitizer line leaking at junction box. PIC tightened and primed machine. Tested at 100 ppm chlorine after work done. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall reach in for meat at cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At main bar. **Corrected On-Site**
5/7/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. In side broiler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At service bar **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with coating peeling from surface. Cook line
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. PIC will update certificates ASAP.
11/5/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. PVC pipes at waiters station drain.
  • Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. At bar service area.
  • Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Dish machine and mop sink area.
  • Basic - Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. Dish machine drain.
  • Basic - Leaking pipe at plumbing fixture. At mop sink.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  • Basic - Wall in disrepair. Holes at back door.
  • Basic - Water leaking from ice bin area, waiters station.
  • Basic - High Priority - Dead roaches on premises. 2 Dead roaches in storeroom area. See comments. PIC cleaned up. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - No vacuum breaker on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
4/9/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand sink missing soap in bar area. * Corrected On Site.
  • Light not functioning. storeroom
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. * Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw beef over cooked beef,walkin cooler . * Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dipper well * Corrected On Site.
9/6/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. knive at cookline, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prime rib on top of warmer, PIC states out for an hour. Placed in warmer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. beef over pork in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils with no handle. bulk bin in storeroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit . Prime rib in warmer at 87 degrees after 1 hour 45 minutes , PIC put in oven. Corrected On Site.
2/9/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Corrected On Site. Changed sanitizer bottle.
  • Food-contact surface area with hose fron soap dispenser in prep sink. PIC removed. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. drip pans, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. cutting board in sink at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. seafood behind cooked ribs, reachin drawer at cookline , Corrected On Site.
11/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. ends missing in food storeroom .
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on racks in the reach-in cooler. exposed rust on shelve , PIC has ordered.
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. cookline
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy products and phfoods in top of make table 51 to 53 degrees, iced down. Repeat Violation. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straws at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. outside back door.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
5/11/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dairy products and PHFOODS top of make table, 47 to 55 degrees, moved to walkin cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. raw shrimp behind cooked ribs cookline drawer , Corrected On Site.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. we stacking
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. storeroom , Corrected On Site.
  • Observed glass debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in bar area
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. next to mop sink
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. freezer floor
  • Observed paint peeling from air conditioning vent covers. above dish machine
1/18/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sauce at cookline , out of temperature , reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Commercially processed food not reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for hot holding. sauce at cookline corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on gloves Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. grills on cookline Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. cutting boards Repeat Violation.
  • Plumbing system in disrepair. drain behind ice machine backed up
  • Critical. Hand sink missing sign in food preparation room or area. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing soap in food preparation room or area. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. in back storeroom , PIC states that it is going to be redone
7/12/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed blackberries at bar station, moved to reachin cooler . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food.observed raw steaks over ready to eat bacon bits in walkin cooler Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil used with moist food not stored in running water of sufficient velocity. water dirty also Corrected On Site.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. observed butter scoop at wait station in water
  • Observed employee with no hair restraint.
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM PIC acknowledged dishs to be cleaned in 3 comp sink until corrected.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.salad cooler and cookline
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.large cutting board prep area
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits. observed cooking grills on line.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. 3 holsters, bar and service bar.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. observed salad forks with handles not exposed.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. observed bucket of rags in sink. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. observed HWS used as dump sink.
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. observed behind bar, PIC called plumber.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust.observed on air curtain back door and vents above dishmachine .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food. clothing with hamburger bunsCorrected On Site.
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
12/15/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. 0 PPM
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. LINE
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime on soda dispensing nozzles. BAR SODA
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOOD FILTERS
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. SILVERWARE BEING WIPED WITH CLOTH WET OUT OF DISHWASHER
  • Observed floor area(s) covered with standing water. BY DISHWASHER
  • Hood not cleaned to bare metal prior to surfaces becoming heavily contaminated with grease or oily sludge. For reporting purposes only.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. greater than 300 PPM QUATINARY
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. BAR greater than 200 PPM CLORINE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro
9/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/19/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 11/5/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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