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WING HOUSE
11 ELLIS ST , AUGUSTA, GA 30901 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
This restaurant failed a health inspection on September 17, 2026, scoring 59/100 (grade U — Unsatisfactory). It has since been re-inspected and currently scores 88. Georgia re-inspects after a failing score, so the most recent number can be only days or weeks old.
Most recent inspection (September 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Inspection history
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B88September 29, 20265 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving menu & labeling, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed mold-like substances on ginger in the walk-in-cooler. Observed dented cans of pineapple juice in the pantry. C/A: Discard. Monitor foods' condition and put in a "Discard" pile.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(c) - segregation, distressed food segregated and properly located (pf)”Observed raw shrimp and shrimp eggrolls stored uncovered in the reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store all foods with a cover.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed the incorrect food inspection report posted. C/A: Post the most recent food inspection report.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed moderate brown debris/build-up on vent hood. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)”Observed moderate food debris/buildup underneath fryer equipment. C/A: Clean. Increase cleaning frequency.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”U59September 17, 202610 violations
Inspectors recorded 10 violations, 6 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and management & training.
Observed improper food storage order (raw beef and raw chicken stored together, raw fish stored under raw beef and chicken and raw shrimp next to onions) in both walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store food based off of minimum internal cooking temperatures.
−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 several food (chicken wings, breaded chicken, raw chicken, and shrimp) stored above 41 degrees Fahrenheit on prep table and prep top cooler. COS- breaded chicken was thrown away C/A: Ensure all food are cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in all coolers.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed brownish yellow buildup in bulk ice machine. Observed employee washing and rinsing strainers and proceeded to set them aside without completing the final sanitizing step. C/A: Clean. Ensure food contact surfaces are properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed no sanitizer buckets in use. C/A: Have buckets on hand to sanitize counters and utensils.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed person-in-charge not having active managerial control due to the multiple critical violations found throughout the kitchen. C/A: Person-in-charge must actively monitor food safety practices and ensure employees follow proper food handling procedures.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)”Observed chicken wings and breaded chicken cooling at room temperature on prep table. C/A: Use appropriate cooling methods. Cooling starts at 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed rice, onions, fish, and chicken stored without a cover in the walk-in-cooler and reach-in-cooler. C/A: Store all foods covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed all food and sauce bottles stored without a common name label throughout kitchen. C/A: Label all food products when stored outside of its original container.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)”Observed buckets of raw chicken stored on floor in kitchen. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed scoop handles stored inside all dry storage (rice, salt, flour, sugar), and sauces in walk-in-cooler). C/A: Store scoops with handles outside of food product.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”B81January 22, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed chicken cold held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit on prep table. C/A: Ensure all food are cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit and below in coolers only.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed fish, chicken, and onions stored without a cover in the walk-in-cooler and walk-in-freezer. COS- covers/lids placed on food C/A: Store all foods covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed chicken, rice, and sweet tea stored on floor in the kitchen and walk-in-cooler. COS- food was placed on shelves C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”This inspection deducted 19 points, but only 16 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B81July 15, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Observed all food stored without a label containing a common name, discard date, and prep date. C/A: Store food with a label containing its common name and prep date to ensure food is discarded properly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”Observed chicken wings cooling at room temperature in main kitchen. C/A: Use appropriate cooling methods.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)”Observed onions, shrimp, fish, chicken, and pork not covered in the coolers. COS- covers were put on the food. C/A: Store all foods covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food stored on floor in the walk-in-cooler. COS- food was placed on shelves. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)”Observed scoops improperly stored inside rice and vegetables. C/A: Ensure scoops are stored properly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)”This inspection deducted 19 points, but only 15 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B87June 7, 20246 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving food storage, pest control and facility upkeep.
Observed onions, green onions, shrimp, and fish not covered in the coolers. C/A: Store all foods covered.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed food stored on the floors throughout the kitchen, walk-in-cooler, and walk-in-freezer. C/A: Store all food items at least 6" off of the floor.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed flies throughout the kitchen. C/A: Determine an approved method to deter and get rid of flies.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed scoops improperly stored inside rice and sugar. C/A: Ensure scoops are stored properly.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed dishes wet stacked. C/A: Allow dishes to properly air dry before stacking.
−1 point · Cited as “null”Observed buildup inside the vent/hood system. C/A: Clean vent/hood. Increase cleaning frequency. PIC stated service requested for cleaning has been submitted for next week.
−1 point · Cited as “null”A96December 21, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food-safety requirements.
Observed shrimp sitting in buckets of water to thaw. C/A: Only use approved thawing methods.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed multiple cans sitting in food (used as scoops). C/A: Ensure all in-use utensils are properly stored.
−1 point · Cited as “null”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-121-000923. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.