Longhorn Steakhouse receives C in Fulton County health inspection

1. 01

   Hands clean and properly washed

   Item 2-1B ↗

   Observed employee (dishwasher) handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in, handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. CA: Wash hands after touching soiled dishes/equipment.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.03(5)(c)

   Observed employee (dishwasher) handling soiled equipment or utensils then engage in, handle clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. CA: Wash hands after touching soiled dishes/equipment. 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - When to Wash (P) (c) When to Wash. 1. Food employees shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles P and: (i) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed arms; P (ii) After using the toilet room; P (iii) After caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; P (iv) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco products or electronic devices that simulate tobacco smoking, eating or drinking, except for drinking from a closed beverage container and the container is handled to prevent contamination of the hands;P (v) After handling soiled equipment or utensils; P (vi) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross contamination when changing tasks; P (vii) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food; P (viii) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; P and (ix) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands New Violation.

   Official report · Item 2-1B ↗
   New violation
2. 02

   Food stored covered

   Item 4-2A ↗

   Observed two large sheet pans with salads stored uncovered and subjected to contamination inside To Go reach in cooler. CA: All uncovered salads discarded.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

   Observed two large sheet pans with salads stored uncovered and subjected to contamination inside To Go reach in cooler. CA: All uncovered salads discarded. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 4-2A ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
3. 03

   Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

   Item 15C ↗

   Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. CA: Clean reach in coolers gaskets and inside units.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

   Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. CA: Clean reach in coolers gaskets and inside units. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 15C ↗
   New violation
4. 04

   Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

   Item 15C ↗

   Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. CA: Clean the inside of reach In Cooler.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

   Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. CA: Clean the inside of reach In Cooler. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 15C ↗
   New violation
5. 05

   Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

   Item 15C ↗

   Observed black soiled debris on the inside lids of ice bin in waitress area. CA: Manage had the lids cleaned.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

   Observed black soiled debris on the inside lids of ice bin in waitress area. CA: Manage had the lids cleaned. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Corrected On-Site. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 15C ↗
   Corrected on siteNew violation
6. 06

   Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   Item 16B ↗

   Observed large amount of water draining onto floor surface to drain. CA: Have drain check by a certified pluming to see if pipe is large enough to handle the amount of water being release from dishwasher.

   Inspector’s full note +

   Code 511-6-1.06(2)(r)

   Observed large amount of water draining onto floor surface to drain. CA: Have drain check by a certified pluming to see if pipe is large enough to handle the amount of water being release from dishwasher. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair. New Violation.

   Official report · Item 16B ↗
   New violation

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