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J. BUFFALO WINGS
1805 EPPS BRIDGE PKWY STE 103 , ATHENS, GA 30606 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 9, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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B85July 9, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Several time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods held above 41F located in the 2 door reach in cooler (RIC), near the fryer. Appeared that the cooler was broken.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed grocery bags used to store frozen chicken in reach in freezer in prep area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”Observed unlabeled white powder stored in a bulk container.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop and stored in a bulk container of salt. Ramekin removed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”2 door RIC near fryer not properly holding temperature at or below 41F. Advised person in charge (PIC) to have RIC serviced.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Prep tables near dishwashing and prep area are rusted and damaged at the bottom. Repair or replace.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”C78June 8, 20268 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 4 of them critical, involving management & training, temperature control and chemical safety.
Observed raw meats stored next to cooked meats in make table cooler. Observed raw chicken and shell eggs stored above cooked and ready-to-eat (RTE) foods.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)”Observed minimal labeling on food in walk-in cooler (WIC) and minimal date marking. Observed numerous labels on containers incorrectly naming foods.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed a white spray bottle containing chemicals with no label sitting between the flattop and fryer.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)”Observed rice prepped earlier in the day cooling in large bin. Food items cooling shall be placed in a shallow pan or container to allow for heat circulation.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed numerous scoops stored in bulk containers either with handle touching food or having no handle at all. PIC removed scoops from bulk containers.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”Observed containers stacked wet in the dishwashing area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Dumpster doors open. Large piece of furniture is propping the enclosure door open. Grease trap lid is open and appears almost full.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)”Observed employee items stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee items removed and relocated.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)”A94July 8, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations involving handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PHONE SITTING ON PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)”PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT HIDDEN. MUST BE DISPLAYED WITH SCORE VIEWABLE.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”SCOOP FOR TENDER FLOUR STORED WITH HANDLE IN FLOUR. COS - HANDLE REMOVED.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ALUMINUM PANS STORED UPRIGHT AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINANTS. COS - TURNED OVER.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP-108-000084. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.