LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5562 received a score of 95 and a grade of A during a Georgia Department of Public Health inspection conducted November 12, 2026. The score reflects conditions observed during that inspection.
Inspection details
Establishment: LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE #5562
Location: 2892 N DRUID HILLS RD ATLANTA, GA 30329, DeKalb County
Inspection date: November 12, 2026
Inspection purpose: Routine
Score and grade: 95/A
Inspector: Ashley Keel
Permit number: FS044-888030
Inspection findings
11A – proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
Rule citation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) – cooling methods (pf, c)
Official point value: 3
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: No
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed raw shrimp tightly sealed while actively cooling in the reach in cooler drawer at the prep station. COS: PIC moved raw shrimp to the walk in cooler and opened bags to start the proper cooling process. C/A: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) – Cooling Methods (Pf, C) (e) Cooling Methods. 2. When placed in cooling or cold holding equipment, food containers in which food is being cooled shall be: (ii) Loosely covered, or uncovered if protected from overhead contamination during the cooling period to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food.
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Rule citation: 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)
Official point value: 1
Corrected during inspection: Yes
Repeat violation: Yes
Inspector notes and corrective action: Observed the inside of the reach in cooler for salad prep unclean with heavy black debris build upon the gaskets and outside corners. Observed the gaskets on the walk in cooler unclean with black derbis build on the gaskets. Observed the gaskets in disrepair near the baked potato warmer. The fans were observed unclean with dust derbis on the fan covers. Advised to have deep cleaned and increase cleaning frequency. PIC cleaned while inspector was onsite. C/A: 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
General inspector comments
Observed: Dish Machine: Not in use at time of inspection Signed employee health agreements Norovirus clean up kit with EPA approved chemical Sanitizer bucket: 300 ppm Quats Discussed with When cleaning and sanitizing soda machine to ensure machine is properly cleaned the nozzles and holders shall be cleaned and sanitized. Brush can be used to clean holder and removed derbis build up. Foil shall not be used to line shelf. Materials shall be smooth and cleanable.
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
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