ATHENS, Oconee County

J. BUFFALO WINGS

1805 EPPS BRIDGE STE 103 ATHENS, GA 30606

Food
Latest score
78
Jun 8, 2026
City
ATHENS
County
Oconee
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Jun 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 788 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: YesRepeat: No

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. CA: Raw uncooked meats and vegetables shall be stored with the highest cook temperature at the bottom and the lowest cook temperature towards the top. RTE foods shall be stored protected and covered above raw meats and unwashed vegetables. Person in charge (PIC) removed and reordered foods.

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 minimal labeling on food in walk-in cooler (WIC) and minimal date marking. Observed numerous labels on containers incorrectly naming foods. CA: Food shall be accurately labeled unless easily identifiable. Unpackaged food shall bear a discard date of a maximum of 7 days from the prep date. The prep date is considered "Day 1".

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed a white spray bottle containing chemicals with no label sitting between the flattop and fryer. CA: All chemicals transferred to working containers shall bear a label identifying its contents. PIC labeled the spray bottle.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed numerous scoops stored in bulk containers either with handle touching food or having no handle at all. PIC removed scoops from bulk containers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers stacked wet in the dishwashing area.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dumpster doors open. Large piece of furniture is propping the enclosure door open. Grease trap lid is open and appears almost full.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(j) - using dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee items stored on prep table in kitchen. Employee items removed and relocated.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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 EMPLOYEE PHONE SITTING ON PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARD

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT HIDDEN. MUST BE DISPLAYED WITH SCORE VIEWABLE

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

SCOOP FOR TENDER FLOUR STORED WITH HANDLE IN FLOUR. COS - HANDLE REMOVED

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ALUMINUM PANS STORED UPRIGHT AND UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINANTS. COS - TURNED OVER

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 766 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: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN STORED ABOVE READY-TO-EAT (RTE) IREMS (SAUCES VEGETABLES) AND/OR ITEMS WITH A LOWER COOK TEMP. CA: DO NOT STORE RAW MEAT OR UNWASHED PRODUCE ABOVE RTE ITEMS. DO NOT STORE FOODS WITH A HIGHER COOK TEMP (CHICKEN) ABOVE FOODS WITH A LOWER COOK TEMP (VEGETABLES). COS - ITEMS MOVED

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

ON ARRIVAL, HANDSINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER HAD SANITIZER BUCKET IN IT. CA: DO NOT USE HANDSINKS FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN HANDWASHING. HANDSINKS MUST BE CLEAR AT ALL TIME TO PROMOTE HANDWASHING

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 VARIOUS ITEMS IN BOTH THE WALK-IN COOLER & THE REACH-IN-COOLER STORED WITHOUT A DATE MARK. CA: ALL TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS REMOVED FROM BULK PACKAGING, COOKED AND COOLED AND HELD FOR SERVICE AND/OR REHEAT MUST BE LABELED WITH A 7-DAY DISCARD DATE.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED NUMEROUS FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND PUT IN WORKING CONTAINERS WITH NO IDENTIFYING LABEL.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED ONIONS AND CELETY STORED ON FLOOR, NOT 6" OFF FLOOR

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ITEMS (ALUMINUM PANS, SAUCE RAMEKINS) STORED UPRIGHT & UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINANTS.

May 20, 2025

Initial

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.