JONESBORO, Clayton County

Rico's Hibachi & Wings

6655 TARA BLVD STE 401 JONESBORO, GA 30236

Food
Latest score
96
Jan 20, 2026
City
JONESBORO
County
Clayton
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 961 violation

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bread loaf stored directly on unclean shelf. COS- bread was discarded

Jul 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 795 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken wings hot holding in the fryer basket below 135F. Advised employee all TCS foods shall hot hold at 135 or higher. COS: Employee re-heated chicken to 165F.

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no person in charge in the facility at the time of inspection. Advised employee a designated person shall be in charge at all times.

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(o) - person-in-charge duties (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no verifiable manner that employees were informed of their responsibility to report symptoms & illnesses to management. Advised PIC to review policy with employees & have policy readily available.

2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(6) - clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events(pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC to have procedures for employees to follow & have procedures readily available

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foods uncovered in the reach in cooler. Advised employee foods shall be covered during storage to prevent contamination.

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (cheese, chicken and raw shell eggs) cold holding in the reach in cooler above 41F. Advised PIC TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below. COS: Items were discarded

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw beef thawing in boxes on the floor in the main kitchen area. Advised PIC on proper thawing methods. COS: PIC moved items to the prep sink to properly thaw under running water.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed the reach in cooler containing TCS foods with an ambient temperature of 50F. Advised to repair and shall maintain TCS foods at 41F or below.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 875 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several containers of food in coolers and on counters stored uncovered. Advised to cover

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken thawing in stagnant water. COS- chicken was placed in submerged running water

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(z) - miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored on the vegetable sink drain board. COS- chicken was removed. Advised to sanitize

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on the counter. Advised to store in sanitizer bucket between use.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several flies in facility. Advised to clean and notify pest control.

Feb 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed TCS foods (cheese, milk, cooked egg rolls) without proper date marking on the containers. Advised PIC on proper date marking. COS: Containers were labeled.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 803 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw philly steak above eggs in reach in cooler. Also, observed raw eggs above celery & raw shrimp next to lettuce. Advised PIC raw animal foods shall be stored according to final cook temperature. Advised to relocate.

5-1A - proper cooking time and temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(d) - non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods (p, pf)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed par cooked wings @ fryer. Advised PIC that written procedures shall be approved by local health authority. Advised to cease par cooking & fully cook.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no hot water observed @ facility. Advised PIC hot water shall be @ hand sink 100F and 3 comp sink 110F. Advised facility to close until hot water has been restored.