Douglasville, Douglas County

J BUFFALO WINGS

8479 HOSPITAL DR STE 20 DOUGLASVILLE, GA 30134

Food
Latest score
82
Jan 7, 2026
City
Douglasville
County
Douglas
Inspections
5

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 7, 2026

Routine

Score: 824 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed the following foods cold holding above 41 degrees F: Shelled eggs in prep top cooler; ranch cups, bleu cheese cups, shelled eggs, boxes of raw chicken wings and a large bowl of raw chicken wings in walk in cooler of main kitchen. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. PIC did not have space to move foods to and put ice on foods. Must be corrected within 3 days.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control by storing food out of temperature control without having written procedures for bowl of raw egg-pea-carrot mix and bucket of cooked rice holding at 68 degrees and 53 degrees F respectively stored on rolling cart in grill prep area. CA: Facility must have written procedures for any foods left out of temperature control. COS:PIC moved foods to prep top cooler and will decided to keep them cold at 41 degrees or below moving forward

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excess black soil accumulating on the panel attached to the ceiling inside ice machine in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS:PIC cleaned the panel

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(b) - honestly presented (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility serving "Striped Pangasius Fillet" and representing it on the menu as "catfish". CA: Food shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer. Must be corrected in 10 days.

Feb 6, 2025

Followup

Score: 911 violation

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 cooked rice in walk in cooler made yesterday night, bowl of raw egg -pea-carrot mix and bucket of cooked rice on counter in grill prep area, cooked chicken wings in a to go box stored in prep top cooler in main kitchen stored less than 4 hours and cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. COS:PIC discarded rice and moved remaining items listed above to the bottom of the prep top cooler.

Jan 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 796 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3 fryer basket containers full of cooked chicken holding above fryer oil on fryer basket hanger not hot holding at temperatures above 135 degrees F. CA: TCS food held hot must be held at 135 degrees F or above. COS:PIC reheat chicken

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed the following foods uncovered: fries on prep table next to fryer, bowl of oil on roller cart next to wok cook station, container of flour on shelf next to wok station; containers of fish, mixed vegetables, lamb, cush mushrooms, mayo and 2 containers of liquid egg and vegetable mix in bottom of prep cooler in cook area, cut celery in walk in cooler and fish fillets in walk in freezer. CA: Foods must be stored covered. COS:PIC covered foods using lids, plastic wrap or sheet pans.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed excess black soil accumulating on side walls and ceiling panel inside ice machine in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS:PIC cleaned ice machine walls and ceiling

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken being thawed at room temperature on cutting board of grill. CA: TCS food shall be thawed under refrigeration at 41 degrees or belwo, submerged under adequate running water of 70 degrees F or below, as part of the cooking process. COS:PIC moved chicken to prep sink and ran under running water.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

There was not a suitable thermometer provided to measure the internal temperatures of food product. CA: A suitable thermometer must be provided to measure the internal temperatures of food.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in the following locations: one stored on prep table on top of a cutting board in the main kitchen, one stored on the grill prep cutting board in cook area, one stored on the prep cooler cutting board and one stored on prep table next to prep cooler in cook area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC removed cloths and placed them in a chlorine sanitizer solution.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 826 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 - demonstration of knowledge (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge; could not respond correctly to the questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment. CA: PIC must be able to demonstrate knowledge by answering questions correctly as they relate to food service operations conducted at the establishment.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) - responsibility of pic (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Person in charge failed to ensure proper cooling and failed to ensure proper written procedure for vomit and fecal clean-up were on site.CA: PIC must ensure proper cooling and proper written procedures for vomit and fecal clean up were on site.

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 large bowl of raw chicken in walk in cooler, bowl of lamb and uncovered foods. CA: Stored foods must be covered to protect from contamination.

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: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken in a bowl, cooked lamb in a bowl and 5 large bins of cooked rice made yesterday in walk in cooler without dates marked. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer bucket and sanitizer spray bottle at concentrations excessively exceeding the proper strength. CA: Wiping cloth solution must be at proper strength.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hole in wall in back of kitchen dry storage area next to back door. Observed walk in cooler racks with rust/debris. Observed counter tops in front service area not smooth easily cleanable CA: Physical facility must be maintained clean and in good repair.

Jun 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 837 violations

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

Establishment does not have established procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. CA: Facility must have bodily fluid response clean up procedures

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 raw chicken in walk in cooler and uncovered foods in prep cooler CA: All food must be protected from contamination

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an accumulation of debris in ice machine and inside soda dispensing nozzles. CA: Clean and maintain all food contact surfaces.

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed fish stored in a new container and 6 large bins of rice cooked yesterday without a date marked. CA: Foods must be date marked after opened or prepared and must be consumed/discarded within 7 days.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dead roaches on premises under prep table in main kitchen. CA: Dead pests must be removed from premises to eliminate harborage conditions.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 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)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an excessive accumulation of food debris under fryers, debris under shelving in dry storage area and food debris build up on walk in cooler racks. CA: Non-food contact surface must be maintained clean

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed part of a ceiling tile missing and hole in wall in back of kitchen dry storage area. Observed hole in ceiling with exposed wiring and outlet hanging down. Observed back screen door with cracks and crevices between door and wall. CA: Physical facility must be maintained in good repair.