Griffin, Spalding County

Longhorn Steakhouse

1653 N EXPRESSWAY GRIFFIN, GA 30223

Food

Latest score

May 20, 2026

City

Griffin

County

Spalding

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.

May 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are left thawing at room temperature.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping towel bucket is being stored next to food equipment.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cooler does not maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.

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 personal items are improperly stored throughout kitchen.

May 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed box of frozen lamb thawing on shelf below prep table at room temperature.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw lobster is being stored in standing water on drain board of sink.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping towel buckets with sanitizer are being stored next to food equipment.

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 personal items stored directly touching bags of food and on shelves and prep surfaces.

May 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 903 violations

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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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods are not maintained at 41 degrees F or below.

6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(d) - cooling (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS food items are not cooling adequately for safety.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed coolers do not all consistently maintain temperatures of 41 degrees F or below.

Oct 4, 2023

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soap is not readily available at handsink behind bar.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed paper towels are not readily available behind bar at handsink.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Time/Temperature Control for Safety (TCS) foods prepared that are in a cooling process are being stored in a manner that promotes cooling inadequate time and temperatures. *Do not stack and seal TCS food items while in the cooling process.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(p) - warewashing equipment, determining chemical sanitizer concentration (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed test kit does not accurately determine sanitizing solution at bar dishwasher due to absence of sanitizer. Sanitizer container is empty.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-food contact surfaces are not clean (ex. crevices at cookline, exteriors of cook equipment, exteriors of warmers, interiors of coolers/gaskets, shelving).