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LongHorn Steakhouse Kitchen Video Sparks Health Inspection Review
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Incident Overview
A video recorded by employee Sean Headley, who began working at the LongHorn Steakhouse on Camp Creek Parkway in East Point, Georgia, shows cockroaches crawling across the kitchen floor and food waste scattered on work surfaces. Headley said he filmed the conditions after repeatedly raising concerns with managers and corporate officials, and he posted the footage on social media when he felt the issues were ignored. The footage quickly spread online, prompting public discussion about sanitation and workplace safety at the restaurant.
Company Response
LongHorn Steakhouse issued a statement acknowledging the video, calling the depicted conditions “unacceptable” and saying they have been addressed. The company noted that a new leader has been placed at the location to maintain “strict standards” and emphasized ongoing efforts to ensure a safe experience for guests and team members.
Inspection History & Upcoming Review
Fulton County health officials announced plans to revisit the East Point restaurant following the viral video. The Georgia Department of Public Health’s most recent inspection in August awarded the location a score of 90, classified as an “A.” Inspection records from the prior two years show scores ranging from 88 to 91, indicating generally high compliance but not ruling out isolated lapses. Headley expressed hope that the incident will lead to more frequent health inspections for restaurants owned by Darden Restaurants and improvements such as repairs to broken air-conditioning systems.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Really, it was the work environment and the conditions that we were working in,” — Sean Headley — Sean Headley, employee at the East Point LongHorn Steakhouse.