Longhorn Steakhouse #5056

Inspector notes: Observed that the written policy for the vomit and diarrheal clean up kit is not sufficient; the policy states that "multi surface cleaner and disinfectant" is to be used, however, the facility does not have this and are using Purrell Food Surface Sanitizer; written plan does not discuss proper use and concentration of this sanitizer. CA: A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow and an EPA registered disinfectant effective against Norovirus available on-site at the food service establishment when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the food service establishment. The procedures shall address the specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and t...

Inspector notes: Observed that the mechanical warewasher in the kitchen was not properly dispensing sanitizer; ran the chlorine dishwasher many times and was unable to get a reading on chlorine test strips on neither the items that were coming out of the warewasher nor surfaces inside of the washer. COS. Manually sanitize items until the warewasher can be serviced. CA: Mechanical warewashers shall dispense sanitizer at the appropriate concentration and with enough pressure to ensure items that are washed come into contact with the sanitizer.

Inspector notes: Observed cold TCS food being stored above 41 F (butter); prep top cooler at the to-go area does not appear to be functioning correctly as the condiments inside of it are not at 41 F or below. COS. Items were discarded. CA: TCS food that uses cold holding as a control for safety shall be held at 41 F or below.

Inspector notes: Observed that the facility has a time as a public health control policy, however, they are not following the policy; facility had both sour cream and cheese that were not held at 41 F or below, person-in-charge states that these are on time as a public health control, the cheese was not marked with a start/end time, and neither cheese nor the sour cream are part of their time as a public health control plan. COS. Items discarded, new ones brought out, and marked with time; time as a public health control policy shall be updated to reflect items left out at room temperature under time or these items shall be kept either hot or cold. CA: TCS food that uses time as a public health control shall be properly marked with the time, there shall be a written policy, and that policy shall be foll...

Inspector notes: Observed that the wood shelving in the alcohol closet has started to wear down and is no longer properly sealed. CA: Nonfood contact surfaces shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris on floors under shelves and equipment, particularly in the dry storage and walk-in freezer; observed accumulation of debris and grease on ceiling tiles; observed damaged ceiling in the dry storage area. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation; facility shall be maintained in good repair.

Inspector notes: Observed that the light sheilding over the dishmachine is broken/shattered/cracked. CA: Light bulbs shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in areas where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.

Inspector notes: Observed employee phone stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Removed. CA: Employee belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.

Inspector notes: Observed lights out in the kitchen by the hand sink at the end of the line and then inbetween the main line and the dish pit. CA: Lighting intensity shall be appropriate.