Fayetteville, Fayette County

Rico's Hibachi & Wings

805 W LANIER AVE STE A FAYETTEVILLE, GA 30214

Food

Latest score

Apr 23, 2026

City

Fayetteville

County

Fayette

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 887 violations

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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 multiple food items in the reach in cooler being stored uncovered. COS items were covered with lids. Code: food shall be stored covered.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed the concentration of the sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink was below the manufacture's recommendation for proper sanitization. COS: sanitizer water was adjusted to the proper concentration. Code: sanitizer solution shall be maintained in accordance to the manufactures recommendation.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the rear exterior door, when closed had cracks under the door near the opening. Code: Exterior doors shall be self-closing and tight-fitting.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed containers stacked while wet. COS: containers were unstacked Code: Container shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed that the facility was using cardboard as a nonfood contact surface liner. COS: removed. Code: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility was unable to provide test strips to test the concentration of sanitizing solution. Code: A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in of sanitizing solutions shall be provided.

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 accumulation of debris and food on the inside of food storage units. Code: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned, and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation of debris and food residue.

Aug 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple containers of food in reach in and walk in coolers stored uncovered. COS. Lids placed. CA: Food shall be stored covered.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet nesting of containers. COS. Containers unstacked. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

All doors leading to the outside must be kept tightly closed when not actively in use, Rear exit door ajar. Door tightly closed while on site.

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

Additional cleaning is needed of the hood vent frame to remove grease build up. Cleaning scheduled beginning of next month.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 916 violations

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11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facility was attempting to cool items by placing them in bulk on the counter. COS. Items broken down and placed into the cooler. CA: Cooling methods shall be appropriate to ensure that food cools in the correct time frame.

11C - approved thawing methods used

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facility was thawing items by placing them in standing water. COS. Items placed under cold running water. CA: Thawing shall be done using approved means such as under cold running water, by placing in refrigeration, by cooking from frozen, or by microwaving and immediately cooking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that fish that was removed from the initial delivery packaging was stored in non-draining ice. COS. Fish removed from this container. CA: Food shall not be in contact with undrained ice, except that fish received on ice may stay on that ice until it has been handled.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees wearing jewelry (bracelets) while preparing food. COS. Removed. CA: With the exception of a plain band ring, no jewelry may be worn on the hands or wrists while preparing food, to include medical information bracelets.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet nesting of containers. CA: Containers shall be thoroughly air dried prior to stacking.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed that the facility was using soiled cardboard as a non-food contact surface. COS. Removed. CA: Non-food contact surfaces shall be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable and be able to withstand washing or cleaning.

Oct 30, 2023

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks not stored below food and food contact surfaces. COS. Drinks moved. CA: Employee drinks shall be in single-use cups with lid and a staw and shall be handled to prevent contamination.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed accumulation of debris and food on the inside of units and under shelves. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

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 accumulation of debris and food on the inside of units and under shelves. CA: Equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.

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 accumulation of debris and food on the floor. CA: facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.