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Longhorn Steakhouse

4585 E Cactus Rd, Phoenix 85032

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-25226

Score based on 10 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

99
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Aug 10, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 6, 2023 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 10, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 15, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 21, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 7, 2025 — Routine — score 93 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 2 core)Jun 12, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 13, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 19, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history10 on record

2026

May 19, 2026RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.

Jan 14, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Oct 13, 2025RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed with PIC: air drying ware and clean to sight and touch

Jun 12, 2025RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed handwash sink usage.

Feb 7, 2025Routine1 foundation2 coreall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Reviewed proper food storage in the walk-in cooler and discussed proper time marking on items being held on time as a control.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority foundation4-601.11

Inspector's notes

Observed at the dish pit plates being put away as clean with food debris still on the sides. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. Discussed with PIC ensuring wares are free of food debris before being stored as clean. PIC relocated all food-contact surfaces to warewashing area to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.

#38 — Insects, Rodents and Animals not PresentCore6-202.13

Inspector's notes

Observed behind the bar a countertop insect electrocution device. Label on device states that it is intended for home use and may not retain insect after electrocution. Discussed with PIC using only commercial insect electrocution devices in the establishment and that such devices should retain insects and be installed away from food prep areas. PIC removed device during time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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6-202.13 - Core: Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation

#44 — Utensils, Equipment and Linens; Properly Stored, Dried, HandledCore4-901.11

Inspector's notes

Observed plates and wares being stacked immediately after being taken out of the dishwashing machine, prior to being allowed to air-dry. Discussed with PIC that all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC took plates to be sanitized again and allowed to fully dry before stacking. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required

2024

Oct 21, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Aug 15, 2024RoutinecleanA°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Apr 10, 2024RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussed the following:Time and temperature control procedures.Sanitizing procedures.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Hayden Chauvin

2023

Nov 6, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Ensure all large food particles are removed from soiled dishes and racks prior to being washed in the warewashing machine.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Bernadette Quash

Aug 10, 2023RoutinecleanA°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Discussion included:Suggest testing the sanitizer in the dishwasher daily to monitor the chlorine concentration.Ensure the cold holding drawers under the grill are kept tightly closed to maintain temperature.No County legal action will result from this inspection. Report emailed.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Jazmin Harvey

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →