GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Food Service Establishment Inspection Report
Establishment Name:  Longhorn Steakhouse
Address:  1000 Glynn Isles Pky
City:  Brunswick Time In:  10 :  30 AM Time Out:  12 :  20 PM
Inspection Date:    11/16/2022   CFSM:   Ian Cross
Purpose of Inspection:    Routine    Followup    Initial   
     Issued Provisional Permit    Temporary     
Risk Type:   1   2   3 Permit#:  FS1-7332
Risk Factors are food preparation practices and employee behaviors most commonly reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as contributing factors in foodborne illness outbreaks. Public Health Interventions are control measures to prevent illness or injury. Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Last Score

82
Grade

B
Date

11/04/21
Prior Score

89
Grade

B
Date

01/30/20
CURRENT SCORE CURRENT GRADE
 
79
  
C
SCORING AND GRADING:     A=90-100    B=80-89    C=70-79    U≤69

FOODBORNE ILLNESS RISK FACTORS AND PUBLIC HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
(Mark designated compliance staus (IN, OUT, NA, or NO) for each numbered item. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable.)

IN=in compliance    OUT=not in compliance    NO=not observed    NA=not applicable    COS=corrected on-site during inspection      R=repeat violation of the same code provision=2 points
Compliance Status COS R
1 IN OUT NA NO Supervision 4 points
  circle circle     1-2A. PIC present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties circle circle
  circle circle circle   1-2B. Certified Food Protection Manager circle circle
2 IN OUT NA NO Employee Health, Good Hygienic Practices, Preventing Contamination by Hands 9 points
  circle circle     2-1A. Proper use of restriction & exclusion circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-1B. Hands clean and properly washed circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 2-1C. No bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods or approved alternate method properly followed circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle     2-2A. Management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2B. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use circle circle
  circle circle   circle 2-2C. No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth circle circle
  circle circle     2-2D. Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible circle circle
  circle circle     2-2E. Response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events circle circle
3 IN OUT NA NO Approved Source 9 points
  circle circle     3-1A. Food obtained from approved source circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1B. Food received at proper temperature circle circle
  circle circle     3-1C. Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 3-1D. Required records: shellstock tags, parasite destruction circle circle
4 IN OUT NA NO Protection From Contamination 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 4-1A. Food separated and protected circle circle
  circle circle     4-1B. Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned, and unsafe food circle circle
  4 points
  circle circle circle   4-2A. Food stored covered circle circle
  circle circle circle   4-2B. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
5 IN OUT NA NO Cooking and Reheating of TCS Foods, Consumer Advisory 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 5-1A. Proper cooking time and temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 5-1B. Proper reheating procedures for hot holding circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle   5-2. Consumer advisory provided for raw and undercooked foods circle circle
6 IN OUT NA NO Holding of TCS Foods, Date Marking of TCS Foods 9 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-1A. Proper cold holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1B. Proper hot holding temperatures circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1C. Proper cooling time and temperature circle circle
  circle circle circle circle 6-1D. Time as a public health control: procedures and records circle circle
    4 points
  circle circle circle circle 6-2. Proper date marking and disposition circle circle
7 IN OUT NA NO Highly Susceptible Populations 9 points
  circle circle circle   7-1. Pasteurized foods used: Prohibited foods not offered circle circle
8 IN OUT NA NO Chemicals 4 points
  circle circle circle   8-2A. Food additives: approved and properly used circle circle
  circle circle     8-2B. Toxic substances properly identified, stored, used circle circle
9 IN OUT NA NO Conformance with Approved Procedures 4 points
  circle circle circle   9-2. Compliance with variance, specialized process and HACCP plan circle circle
GOOD RETAIL PRACTICES
(Mark the numbered item OUT, if not in compliance. For items marked OUT, mark COS or R for each item as applicable. R = Repeat Violation of the same code provision = 1 point)
Good Retail Practices are preventive measures to control the introduction of pathogens, chemicals, and physical objects into foods.
Compliance Status COS R
10 OUT Safe Food and Water, Food Identification 3 points
  circle 10A. Pasteurized eggs used where required circle circle
  circle 10B. Water and ice from approved source circle circle
  circle 10C. Variance obtained for specialized processing methods circle circle
  circle 10D. Food properly labeled; original container circle circle
11 OUT Food Temperature Control 3 points
  circle 11A. Proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control circle circle
  circle 11B. Plant food properly cooked for hot holding circle circle
  circle 11C. Approved thawing methods used circle circle
  circle 11D. Thermometers provided and accurate circle circle
12 OUT Prevention of Food Contamination 3 points
  circle 12A. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display circle circle
  circle 12B. Personal cleanliness circle circle
  circle 12C. Wiping cloths: properly used and stored circle circle
  circle 12D. Washing fruits and vegetables circle circle
13 OUT Postings and Compliance with Clean Air Act 1 point
  circle 13A. Posted: Permit/Inspection/Choking Poster/Handwashing circle circle
  circle 13B. Compliance with Georgia Smoke Free Air Act circle circle
 
Compliance Status COS R
14 OUT Proper Use of Utensils 1 point
  circle 14A. In-use utensils: properly stored circle circle
  circle 14B. Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled circle circle
  circle 14C. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used circle circle
  circle 14D. Gloves used properly circle circle
15 OUT Utensils, Equipment and Vending 1 point
  circle 15A. Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used circle circle
  circle 15B. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips circle circle
  circle 15C. Nonfood-contact surfaces clean circle circle
16 OUT Water, Plumbing and Waste 2 points
  circle 16A. Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure circle circle
  circle 16B. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices circle circle
  circle 16C. Sewage and waste water properly disposed circle circle
17 OUT Physical Facilities 1 point
  circle 17A. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned circle circle
  circle 17B. Garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained circle circle
  circle 17C. Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean circle circle
  circle 17D. Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used circle circle
18 OUT Pest and Animal Control 3 points
  circle 18. Insects, rodents, and animals not present circle circle
Person in Charge (Signature)   (Print)   Ian Cross Date:   11/16/2022
Inspector (Signature)  
Follow-up: YES circle   NO circle
Follow-up Date:
Food Establishment Inspection Report Addendum
Violations cited in this report must be corrected within the time frames specified below, or as stated in the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations Food Service Chapter 511-6-1, Rule .10 subsections (2)(h) and (i).
Establishment
Longhorn Steakhouse		 Permit #
FS1-7332		 Date
11/16/2022
Address
1000 GLYNN ISLES PKY 		City/State
BRUNSWICK GA		 Zipcode
31525
TEMPERATURE OBSERVATIONS
Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp Item/Location Temp
Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk In Freezer, Soup, Lobster chowder 08.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Walk in Cooler, Cheese, 41.0 ° F Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Reach In Cooler, Beef, Steak 40.9 ° F
Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Grill Cooler, Beef, Steak 44.0 ° F Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Prep Top Cooler, Vegetables, Sliced Tomatoes 38.0 ° F Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Prep Top Cooler, Vegetables, Diced Tomatoes 43.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Reach In Cooler, Chicken, Raw Chicken 39.0 ° F Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Reach In Cooler, Ambient, 41.0 ° F Cold Holding, Grill Prep, Reach In Cooler, Ambient, 40 00.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Front Food Service, Cake Cooler, Ambient, 40.0 ° F Cold Holding, Main Kitchen, Reach In Cooler, Dairy, Kiddie Mac 19.0 ° F Cold Holding, Front Food Service, Reach In Cooler, Tartar Sauce, Tartar Sauce 40.0 ° F
Cold Holding, Front Food Service, Prep Top Cooler, Soup, Bleu Cheese Dressing 32.0 ° F Hot Holding, Main Kitchen, Warmer - Cabinet, Ambient, Potato Warmer 136.0 ° F Hot Holding, Main Kitchen, Steam Well, Vegetables, Mashed Potatoes 136.0 ° F
Hot Holding, Grill Prep, Crock, Soup, French Oinion 155.0 ° F Hot Holding, Front Food Service, Steam Well, Soup, Loaded Baked 146.0 ° F Reheat, Main Kitchen, Stove Top, Ambient, 202.0 ° F
Item
Number		 OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
4-2B Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(7)(b)] Observed during the time of this inspection multiple microwaves with old food debris on the inside ceiling food contact surface.
COS: Management had these surfaces cleaned.
CA: Management stated they will adjust the cleaning frequency of these surfaces to prevent possible food contamination.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
4-2B Observed during the time of this inspection that a drink fountain in the front food service area had old syrup buildup on a food contact part of the machine.
COS: Management had the area cleaned.
CA: Management stated that they will re train employees to clean this part of the machine.  New Violation.
6-1A Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(f)] Observed during the time of this inspection that multiple refrigeration units in the food prep area were causing tcs food to be time/temp abused.
COS: Due to the food being moved from operational cooling units to malfunctioning ones before opening management removed all foods from the malfunctioning units and placed them into properly functioning units.
CA: Management stated that they will only use refrigeration units that can hold tcs foods at or below 41 deg f. Management also stated that the malfunctioning units under the grill and salad prep will be restricted from use until repaired and checked by Glynn EH.

On 12/2/2022 Glynn EH performed an observation and document that the refrigeration unit was able to hold foods below 41 deg f after maintenance.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
6-2 Violation of Code: [511-6-1.04(6)(g)] Observed during the time of this inspection that tcs food items such as steak/chicken/cooked vegetables were improperly labeled due to a malfunctioning computer system.
COS: Management had the dating system fixed and the appropriate labels made up and put on products.
CA: Management stated that they will begin monitoring the system as part of procedure to address any problems that come up.  Corrected On-Site.  New Violation.
11D Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(2)(x)] Observed during the time of this inspection that multiple refrigeration units had no available thermometers inside of the units.
CA: Management stated that they will order the appropriate thermometers and have them placed inside of refrigeration units.  New Violation.
14B Violation of Code: [511-6-1.05(10)(g)2] Observed during the time of this inspection multiple clean utensils/plates being stored in ways that cannot prevent contamination.
CA: Management stated that they will re train staff to properly store utensils/plates in a way that will completely prevent contamination and to properly clean utensil storage areas and walls.  New Violation.
Remarks
Person in Charge (Signature)    Date: 11/16/2022
Inspector (Signature) Justin Currin Date: 11/16/2022