A LongHorn Steakhouse location in East Point, Georgia, is under renewed scrutiny following the emergence of viral videos allegedly showing cockroaches and food waste within the restaurant's kitchen. An employee, Sean Headley, stated he began documenting the conditions in April due to concerns about an unsafe work environment, describing the situation as "inhumane." The videos, which Headley claims were recorded after his attempts to address the issues with management and corporate offices went unanswered, were later shared on social media.
LongHorn Steakhouse issued a statement acknowledging the videos, calling the depicted conditions "unacceptable" and stating they have been addressed. The company also noted that a new leader has been placed in the restaurant to ensure adherence to its standards. Fox News Digital has reached out to the restaurant for further comment.
Health Inspection and Public Reaction
The Georgia Department of Public Health last inspected the East Point restaurant on August 25, assigning it a score of 90, or an "A." Previous inspections over the past two years reportedly show similar passing scores ranging from 88 to 91. Fulton County health officials are planning to revisit the restaurant in light of the viral videos, according to WSB-TV in Atlanta.
The videos have generated significant discussion online, with social media users expressing dismay over the alleged kitchen conditions. Some comments questioned how the restaurant had previously received favorable health inspection scores, while others emphasized the responsibility of restaurant workers to maintain sanitation standards.