LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF AUSTELL #5043

4 findings recorded on Sep 22, 2026. 3 marked corrected on site.

1. Repeat violationItem 6-1A ↗

   Cold holding

   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

   Inspection item: Proper cold holding temperatures

   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 ↗

   Marked corrected on site

2. Violation recordedItem 6-1C ↗

   Cooling time and temperature

   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

   Inspection item: Proper cooling time and temperature

   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 ↗

   Marked corrected on site

3. Violation recordedItem 14C ↗

   Single-use article storage and use

   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

   Inspection item: Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

   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 ↗

   Marked corrected on site

Correction status comes from the dated report. Later changes may not be recorded here.