Longhorn Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
64
Score
The Longhorn Steakhouse at 1856 Jonesboro Rd in McDonough, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 17, 2025, with a score of 64. This inspection identified one major and seven minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, proper cooling methods, and utensil storage. Across five recorded inspections, the facility has consistently received medium-risk ratings.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
64
Jul 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 4, 2024
Routine
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
47
Violations — Dec 17, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed a brownish color build up in the interior of the ice machine. PIC advised to burn ice and deep clean the ice machine before continuing use. Also observed several plates with food debris in the storage area.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked ribs cooling improperly in the low boy cooler. Ribs were tightly wrapped. PIC advised that the SOP requires ribs to be tightly wrapped prior to cooling, however ribs were observed in the walk in cooler properly cooling uncovered. PIC advised to allow ribs to completely cool prior to tightly wrapping and placing in the low boy cooler on the food preparation line.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed dishes on the food preparation line and clean dish storage area not properly inverted to prevent potential contamination. CA- PIC will invert all plates and bowls.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed mold build up in the caulking above the three compartment sink area. Also observed the interior door of the reach in cooler in bad repair (meat cooler). PIC will have the area cleaned by 1/5/26.511-6-1.05(1)(i) - Nonfood-contact Surfaces (C) (i) Nonfood-contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed dirt build up and old menus and miscellaneous items stored in booths near the kitchen area between the kitchen and restrooms. PIC will have all booths properly cleaned to prevent pest activity.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed the dishwasher not properly draining after the rinse cycle in the bar area. The water drained into bar area instead of draining from the wastewater pipe into the floor drain. PIC will have the dishmachine serviced and email a copy of the completed work order to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov by 12/23/25
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up on the walls and in the dishwasher hood ventilation area. Also observed a mold like build up on the wall behind the dishwasher. PIC will have the area pressure washed by 1/5/26. Also observed the ceiling in bad repair in the storage room (Paint peeling) and build up on the ceiling and walls in the food preparation area. Vent in the dishwashing area contained build up.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed the vector control light stored above the food preparation area in the kitchen. PIC advised that Ecolab stated that the area was approved for a vector control light. The vector control light must be relocated to a non food preparation area.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
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