Hinesville, Liberty County

LongHorn Steakhouse #5564

825 W OGLETHORPE HWY HINESVILLE, GA 31313

Food
Latest score
83
Apr 27, 2026
City
Hinesville
County
Liberty
Inspections
3

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 834 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple food items through out the kitchen being held at temperatures greater than 41F. COS: Items that were recently prepped or pulled were placed in the WIC to continue the cooling process. Items that were prepped yesterday were discarded. CA: Food shall be maintained at 41F or below.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed plates and dishes that were explained to be clean dishes that still had food residue and debris on them. COS: PIC moved all dishes that were visibly soiled back to ware wash area to be cleaned again. CA: All equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies in the main kitchen. Spoke with manager about the harborage of flies. Manager states they are actively working with EcoLab to prevent flies from entering the facility and that they will be back tomorrow to treat the facility.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed doors to dumpster were left open. COS: PIC closed doors to the dumpster. CA: Receptacles and waste handling units shall be kept covered.

Feb 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 802 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed bottle of "Tuaca Vanilla Liqueur", "Dewars Blended Scotch", "Chivas Regal" and "Mount Gay Rum" all had small bugs with wings in them. COS: Informed PIC of observation and she discarded of the liquid in the bottles. CA: Food shall be safe , unadulterated, and honestly presented.

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 Steaks stored above bacon and bulk container of burger sauce. COS: PIC in charge moved both the bacon and the burger sauce to its designated cooler. CA: Food shall be protected from contamination by storing ready to eat items above raw items and all raw items shall be stored according to cook temp.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottle of "Black Label Whiskey", "Drambuie Whiskey", and Vodka that had small bugs with wings in them. COS: Informed PIC of observation and he discarded of the liquid in the bottles. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed plates and dishes that were explained to be clean dishes that still had food residue and debris on them. COS: PIC moved all dishes that were visibly soiled back to warewash area to be cleaned again. CA: All equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bulk container of cinnamon sugar stored with single use cup being used as a scoop. Observed large container of white dry white substance stored with scoop sitting inside of food. COS: PIC moved scoop to the back dish wash station and placed a new scoop on hook located on side of container. CA: If scoop is to be used in bulk items the handle must always be above top of the food at all times.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(b) - cutting surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cutting board had deep cuts and gauges. Cutting boards were stained a brownish color. CA: Cutting blocks and boards that are that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they cannot be resurfaced.