LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF AUSTELL #5043 receives B in Cobb County health inspection

1. 01

   Cold holding

   Item 6-1A ↗

   Observed several TCS food items cold held above 41F in main kitchen prep top cooler #1 and cooler drawers #1 *See asterisks*. C/A: Cold held TCS food items shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(f)

   Observed several TCS food items cold held above 41F in main kitchen prep top cooler #1 and cooler drawers #1 *See asterisks*. C/A: Cold held TCS food items shall be maintained at 41F or below except during preparation, cooking, cooling, or when time is used as a public health control. COS: All food items discarded. Corrected On-Site. Repeat Violation.

   Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
   Corrected on siteRepeat violation
2. 02

   Cooling time and temperature

   Item 6-1C ↗

   Observed 6 containers of covered lettuce not cooling at a rate to reach 41F in main kitchen walk in cooler; lettuce was prepared at 2:00pm per PIC. C/A: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(6)(d)

   Observed 6 containers of covered lettuce not cooling at a rate to reach 41F in main kitchen walk in cooler; lettuce was prepared at 2:00pm per PIC. C/A: Time/temperature control for safety food shall be cooled within 4 hours to 41°F (5°C) or less if prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature, such as reconstituted foods and canned tuna. COS: Lettuce was discarded. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 6-1C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Single-use article storage and use

   Item 14C ↗

   Observed several single service trays and sauce cups stored right-side up uncovered and unprotected on counter above steam well and prep top cooler in main kitchen. C/A: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination COS: Trays and sauce cups were inverted.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3

   Observed several single service trays and sauce cups stored right-side up uncovered and unprotected on counter above steam well and prep top cooler in main kitchen. C/A: Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination COS: Trays and sauce cups were inverted. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 14C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
4. 04

   Pest control

   Item 18 ↗

   Observed multiple flying insects in main kitchen prep area and grill prep area. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule New Violation.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.07(5)(k)

   Observed multiple flying insects in main kitchen prep area and grill prep area. C/A: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under subsections (6)(e), (6)(m), and (6)(n) of this Rule New Violation. Correct By: 10/02/2026

   Official report · Item 18 ↗
   New violation

   Correct by
   Oct 2, 2026

Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.