Pooler, Chatham County

Longhorn Steakhouse

300 POOLER PKWY POOLER, GA 31322

Food

Latest score

Jan 28, 2026

City

Pooler

County

Chatham

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dish machine behind bar not dispensing chlorine sanitizer at the proper concentration. COS/CA: PIC called Ecolab to come service machine and will utilize dish machine in kitchen to sanitize bar utensils. A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed in the following chart; P

Concentration Range Minimum Temperature

MG/L PH 10 or less oF (oC) PH 8 or less oF (oC)

25-49 120 (49) 120 (49)

50-99 100 (38) 75 (24)

100 55 (13) 55 (13)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several reach-in coolers without internal thermometers placed towards the front/warmest part of the unit. COS: PIC placed analog thermometers towards the front of each unit.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several containers wet-nesting in clean dish area. COS: PIC unstacked containers and instructed staff to let air-dry completely before stacking.

May 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a box of Boneless Chicken strips located on top of Broccoli. C.A. Make sure food is separated properly. Item was corrected On-Site.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand sink near dishwasher with food debris located in hand sink. C.A. Make sure hand sink is only used for hand washing.

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 846 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that handwashing sink station near dishwashing area did not have cold water available to allow for tempering of water temperature.

RCA: PIC is to have cold water available at handwashing sink, PIC shall contact repair service.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed slime-like substance in ice bins. Observed glue residue from labels on cleaned food containers.

RCA: Food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple employees working with food while wearing bracelets and watches.

RCA: Except for a plain ring such as a wedding band food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a live roach under a flat-top grill that was not in operation, old food and food debris were present contributing to a harborage condition.

RCA: The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by Eliminating harborage conditions.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold-like substance on racks within walk-in cooler. Observed mold-like substance in drain of dump sink. Observed grease and food debris on top of fryers and cooking equipment. Observed debris in reach-in coolers and in gaskets.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a container of eye drops on dish storage area counter.

RCA: Employee belonging shall be kept in a designated area away from food prep/storage areas.

Oct 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee items on the counter next to facility cups and plates. CA/COS: PIC removed employee items and placed them in the designated area. PIC will ensure designated area gets used.