Board Orders Longhorn Septic Inspection
At a glance
Quick context to catch up fast.
The Board of Health unanimously required Longhorn Steakhouse to submit a Title 5 septic inspection report within 60 days after discussing a sewage backup and a prior loss of hot water. The Board continued the matter to July 29, 2026, and requested updated safety procedures allowing on-site managers to close the restaurant when food-safety problems occur.
Committees mentioned
Open the committee coverage hubs tied to this summary.
Topics discussed
Was this summary helpful?
Your feedback helps us prioritize what to improve next.
What this means
The Board is requiring Longhorn Steakhouse and the property owner to verify that the septic system is working properly. Board members expressed concern that the restaurant continued limited operations after a sewage backup and that managers lacked clear authority to close during safety incidents. The Board will review progress at its July 29 meeting.
Key decisions
Follow the major takeaways from this briefing.
- Approved a motion, with four members in favor and none opposed, requiring a Title 5 septic inspection report for Longhorn Steakhouse and the property owner within 60 days.
- Continued the Longhorn Steakhouse matter until the July 29, 2026 meeting.
- Requested Longhorn Steakhouse's standard operating procedures addressing sewage backups, loss of hot water, and the authority of the person in charge to close the establishment.
- Found no current Board of Health impact regarding the proposed relocation of Triple S BBQ smokers at 72 Mink Street.
- Denied septic plans for 42 Tee Jay Drive because of a typo or elevation error, a missing water certification statement, and missing setbacks.
Timeline & follow-ups
Action items flagged by the community.
No follow-ups have been shared yet. Add one in the community board below.
Meeting information
Details and records from this meeting.
Recent documents
Fresh records from this municipality.
Civic leadership
Know who to contact about the decisions that matter.