Texas Roadhouse received a score of 81 and a grade of B during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted October 28, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: Texas Roadhouse
Location: 101 SOUTH POINT BLVD MCDONOUGH, GA 30253, Henry County
Inspection date: October 28, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 81/B
Inspector: Sabrina Young
Permit number: FSP-075-001585
Inspection findings
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Official point value: 4
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed mold like substance in the chute of the ice machine. Also observed black build up on the interior ceiling of the ice bin. Observed clean dishes in the reach in cooler with food build up. Severel plates were discarded that contained cracks and chips. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Official point value: 9
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the low boy cooler beneath the grill did not meet cold holding temperature requirements of 41 degrees or below. The reach in cooler was observed at 56 degrees f. Raw steaks were observed at 56 degrees. PIC was advised to place the raw steaks in the walk in freezer to rapidly cool TCS foods to 41 degrees or below. PIC will place an out of order sign on the cooler. The cooler next to the low boy will be used to store raw steaks temporarily. PIC will place a work order and forward a copy of the completed work order to robert.lewis1@dph.ga.gov and sabrina.young@dph.ga.gov by 10/30/26 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(2)(c) – multiuse food-contact surfaces (pf)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed deep fryer basket wire in bad repair. PIC discarded the deep fryer basked to prevent potential injury. Also observed blue raw meat containers in bad repair. PIC corrected on site by discarding the pans observed in bad repair. Also observed handle missing on the microwave. Wheels missing beneath several storage room shelves. 511-6-1.05(2)(c) – Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces (Pf) (c) Multiuse Food-Contact Surfaces. 1. Multiuse food-contact surfaces shall be: (i) Smooth; Pf (ii) Free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, and similar imperfections; Pf (iii) Free of sharp internal angles, corners, and crevices; Pf (iv) Finished to have smooth welds and joints; Pf and (v) Except as specified in paragraph 2 of this subsection, accessible for cleaning and inspection by one of the following methods: (I) Without being disassembled, Pf (II) By disassembling without the use of tools, Pf or (III) By easy disassembling with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel such as screwdrivers, pliers, open-end wrenches, and Allen wrenches. Pf 2. The requirement in paragraph 1(v) of this subsection does not apply to cooking oil storage tanks, Distribution lines for cooking oils, or beverage syrup lines or tubes.
15B – warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Rule citation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) – temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the location could not provide high temperature test strips to test the dish machines final rinse temperature. 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) – Temperature Measuring Device, Manual Warewashing; Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Device (Pf) (h) Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing. 1. In manual warewashing operations, a temperature measuring device shall be provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring the washing and sanitizing temperatures. Pf 2. In hot water mechanical warewashing operations, an irreversible registering temperature indicator shall be provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature. Pf (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf j) Cleaning Agents and Sanitizers. 1. Cleaning agents that are used to clean equipment and utensils as specified under section (7) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf 2. Except for those that are generated on-site at the time of use, chemical sanitizers that are used to sanitize equipment and utensils, as specified under Section (8) of this Rule, shall be provided and available for use during all hours of operation. Pf
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed build up beneath the heat lamp area. PIC will have the area deep cleaned to prevent potential food contamination.
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Official point value: 2
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the floor drain clogged beneath the dishwasher. PIC unclogged the drain. Also observed a condensation leak in the reach in cooler and low boy cooler. 511-6-1.06(2)(r) – System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) – using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed excessive grease build up and stagnant water on the dumpster pad. PIC will have the area pressure washed along with the dumpsters to prevent pest and odors by 10/30/2026. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) – Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) – Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Rule citation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) – covering receptacles (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Lids on the dumpster were observed in bad repair. PIC will contact the dumpster company on 10/30/26. 511-6-1.06(5)(n) – Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: 1. Inside the food service establishment if the receptacles and units: (i) Contain food residue and are not in continuous use; or (ii) After they are filled; and 2. With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment.
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Rule citation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: No
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed build up walk in freezer floor. PIC will clean the floor by 10/29/26.
General inspector comments
Shrimp is imported from India. New shrimp rule discussed with PIC. Inspection was conducted with Robert Lewis (EHS IV). PIC instructed to relocate inspection report and food permit to a conspicuous location. PIC will relocate to the left side of the front door within 5-7 feet from the floor. Tea urn station must be removed from the area above the handsink.
About the report
The Georgia Department of Public Health report documents conditions observed during this inspection. The score should not be interpreted as a guarantee of conditions before or after the inspection.
Marcus Jones
News Now Georgia
More Henry County Food Safety Scores
View All Henry County Food Safety Scores