Longhorn Steakhouse #5420

5435 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus, GA 31909

Steakhouse

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “food stored covered” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

That's lower than the typical Columbus restaurant, which scores around 94. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several foods stored uncovered in walk-in cooler in main kitchen. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Person in charge placed plastic wrap over both trays of food.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several dishes that were wet stacked in the warewashing area. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. COS: PIC separated all dishes that were stacked while wet to allow for proper air-drying.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Sep 19, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed tray of chicken wings and rice stored uncovered in the walk-in cooler of main kitchen. Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. COS: Person in charge placed plastic wrap over both trays of food.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Mar 20, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed a wiping cloth in the handwashing sink near the warewashing area in the main kitchen. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PIC removed the wiping cloth from the handwashing sink.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several dishes that were wet stacked in the warewashing area. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment and utensils: 1. Shall be air-dried or used after adequate draining before contact with food; and 2. May not be cloth dried except that utensils that have been air-dried may be polished with cloths that are maintained clean and dry. PIC separated all dishes that were stacked while wet.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Longhorn Steakhouse #5420?

Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Longhorn Steakhouse #5420.

How does Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 compare to other restaurants in Columbus?

Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.

Has Longhorn Steakhouse #5420's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Longhorn Steakhouse #5420 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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