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Longhorn Steakhouse

980 N 54th St, Chandler 85226

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-26506

Score based on 9 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

92
Excellent

Chandler restaurant avg: 93

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Nov 8, 2023 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 30, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Aug 28, 2024 — Routine — score 70 (2 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Nov 26, 2024 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Apr 1, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 23, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Oct 30, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Mar 20, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jun 25, 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 history9 on record

2026

Jun 25, 2026RoutinecleanA°

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.The establishment has added an under counter bar dishwashing machine. This is a new addition and there was not a dishwasher in the bar previously. ///// Predefined Comment: Upon inspection, a remodel has taken place which may require an application and plans to be submitted, and/or additional permits. Please submit an application, supporting documentation, and fees within 5 business days or legal action may result pursuant to MCEHC Chapter 1, Regulation 4(e). Applications with supporting documentation can be submitted via the customer portal "Permit Center" online at maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home.

Mar 20, 2026RoutinecleanA°

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

2025

Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA°

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

Jul 23, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#20 — Proper Cooling Time and TemperaturesPriority3-501.14

Inspector's notes

Observed sheet trays of racks of ribs cooling in the walk in. Ribs were between 72-81*F. Per cooling logs, the ribs finished cooking at 3.5 hours prior and were at 205*F. No other temperatures were taken. Ribs were placed in the walk in to cool approximately 3 hours prior. Ribs were not below 70*F within 2 hours and were embargoed. Reviewed cooling methods with manager and chef. Instructed establishment to monitor the temperature of cooling foods throughout the cooling period to ensure they get below 70*F within 2 hours and below 41*F within 6 total hours.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.14 - Priority: Cooling. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Predefined Comment: All TCS foods improperly cooled were discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Cooked TCS foods must be cooled from 135°F to 70°F within 2 hours, and from 70°F to 41°F within 4 hours for a total of 6 hours for cooling. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Apr 1, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

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

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed a line prep person handle raw steaks with gloved hands and proceed to change his gloves to handle ready-to-eat products without washing his hands in between. Proper handwashing was performed at the time of inspection. Reviewed handwashing procedures with the person-in-charge. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

2024

Nov 26, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

#16 — Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned and SanitizedPriority4-501.114

Inspector's notes

Observed three sanitizer buckets located throughout kitchen and bar test between 50ppm to 100ppm for Quaternary Ammonia sanitizer. Per person-in-charge (PIC), sanitizer buckets were changed 30 minutes prior, but sanitizer pump was running low on sanitizer. PIC replaced sanitizer connected to pump and replaced the sanitizer in sanitizer buckets with the appropriate amount of Quaternary Ammonia testing at 200ppm. Discussed the importance of proper sanitizer levels and proper monitoring of sanitizer levels. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-4-501.114 (A-E) - Priority: Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization- Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness. 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.

Aug 28, 2024Routine2 priorityall corrected on siteC

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about dishwasher maintenance, silicone uses at dishpit, and closing/opening duties lists.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

Inspector's notes

Observed employee with bare hands touching ready to eat bread for customers as they are plating. Food was thrown away, employe used new food for the plating. Ensure that ready to eat foods are not touched with bare hands. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11(B) - Priority: Preventing Contamination from Hands. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing. Predefined Comment: RTE food that was contacted by bare hands was discarded by PIC at time of inspection. Predefined Comment: Discussed the importance of preventing bare hand contact with ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with the person-in-charge (PIC). Bare hand contact is not approved with ready-to-eat (RTE) food items.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed raw steak stored in walkin speed rack directly above cooked rice. Manager moved the rice away to the correct place. Ensure that ready to eat foods are stored separate or above raw animal products. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. 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/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

Apr 30, 2024Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.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: Cody C.

#9 — No Bare Hand Contact with RTE Foods or a Pre-Approved Alternate Properly FollowedPriority3-301.11

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-301.11, P: Preventing Contamination from Hands; Bare Hand Contact with Ready to Eat Foods. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ---Observed employee with bare hands putting lemons onto water drinks for customers. Manager talked to employee and removed the lemons. Ensure that bare hands do not touch ready to eat foods. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Nov 8, 2023Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about pest control services, ice bin cleaning, and cleaning policies. 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,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA-RLC ,Signer: Evelyn Mclean

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesPriority5-202.13

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-202.13, P: Backflow Prevention, Air Gap ---Observed long flexible hose with hand nozzle at the end, at the dish pit, currently long enough to be able to be below the flood rim level. Manager said the hose was added to have enough pressure at the dish pit. Hose was removed during inspection. Talked to manager about plumbing requirement. Ensure that plumbing lines are never installed as to keep the ends of the pipes at least 1 inch above the flood rim level. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

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 →