Hiram, Paulding County

Longhorn Steakhouse #5170

4800 JIMMY LEE SMITH PKWY, BLDG 600 HIRAM, GA 30141

Food
Latest score
92
May 27, 2026
City
Hiram
County
Paulding
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mechanical dish machine not reaching temperature for sanitization. Highest temperature reached was 131F. CA: In a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be less than: For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165F; or For all other machines, 180F. PIC called ecolab for maintenance. PIC notified to not use dish machine until sanitizing correctly.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice bin in server alley, and bulk ice machine in main kitchen area not cleaned at a frequency necessary to be maintained clean to sight and touch. CA: Food contact surfaces to be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent soil accumulation. PIC will have ice bin & ice machine detailed clean by correct by date.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee preparing to-go order on main kitchen line without a hair restraint. CA: Employees preparing or handling food shall use hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch. COS: PIC provided hair net.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no handwashing signage posted at 2 handsinks in main kitchen area. CA: A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. PIC notified to have signs posted.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several containers stacked while still wet. CA: equipment and utensils shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food. COS: PIC will have dishes rewashed and properly air dried.

May 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

12B - personal cleanliness

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee handling food while wearing a braclet in kitchen. CA: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. COS: PIC had employee remove braclet.

Nov 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(m) - mechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mechanical dish machine not applying proper level of chemical sanitization. CA: Manager adjusted feed hose and corrected.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several metal food containers stacked together wet. CA: PIC had containers rewashed and properly air dried before storage.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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 sanitizer in buckets below manufacturers recommended concentration. CA: PIC had new sanitizer prepared at manufacturers recommended concentration.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed several metal food containers stacked together wet. CA: PIC had containers rewashed and properly air dried before storage.