Augusta, Richmond County

WING EXPRESS

503 HIGHLAND AVE AUGUSTA, GA 30904

Food

Latest score

Mar 17, 2026

City

Augusta

County

Richmond

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.

Mar 17, 2026

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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2-1B - hands clean and properly washed

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee exit bathroom and return to kitchen without washing hands. C/A - employees MUST wash hands upon entering kitchen after leaving restroom. COS - employee washed hands after being informed of the need to wash them.

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 nonworking drink fountain sitting on counter next to restrooms. C/A - repair or remove all nonworking equipment.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

Score: 852 violations

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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 Reach in Cooler next to fryer with an ambient temp of 50 degrees F, Egg Rolls at 48 degrees F, and pork at 48 degrees F for cold holding. C/A - have unit serviced and adjusted so it keeps TCS food in it below 41 degrees F for cold holding even if its constantly going in and out of it

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 cans being used to hold sauce and sugar for cooking. C/A - use ONLY NSF approved containers (plastic pans) to hold sugar and sauce for cooking.

Feb 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 805 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed blue cheese in front service reach in cooler (Coke Cooler) being cold held at 44 degrees F for cold holding.
C/A - Move all TCS food to a cooler capable of cold holding below 41 degrees F or replace cooler. COS - manager tossed out all TCS food in cooler

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed wings out on counter for holding with no holding for time on them. C/A - put time on all wings held for time. Reheat after two hours, toss after four hours.

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 wings sitting out on counter stored for evening rush.
C/A - cover all food being stored.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food in bags sitting in unlabeled boxes in the walk in freezer C/A - label all containers when taking food out of its original container.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed take out containers being used as scoops in flour and fried rice. C/A - use appropriate scoops to avoid accidental hand contact with food.

Dec 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 853 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed blue cheese at 44 degrees F in Coca Cola reach in cooler. C/A - set cooler lower or move all TCS food to another cooler to ensure all TCS food stays below 41 degrees F for cold holding

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in bags sitting in unlabeled boxes in the walk in freezer C/A - label all containers when taking food out of its original container.

11C - approved thawing methods used

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken being thawed in 3 compartment sinks by being left sitting in strainer. C/A - thaw by running cool running water over TCS Food.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 813 violations

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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 SEVERAL BUS TUBS OF CHICKEN STORED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE ON THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE FRYER. TEMPERATURE OF THE CHICKEN WAS BETWEEN 76F TO 88F. C/A: DO NOT STORE WINGS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. USE TIME AS PROPER METHOD FOR HOLDING FOOD AT ROOM TEMPERATURES.

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINERS OF SHRIMP IN THE PREP TOP COOLER. C/A: COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE LOWER HALF OF THE PREP TOP COOLER REPEAT VIOLATION.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED A BOTTLE OF CLEANER STORED NEXT TO COOKING OIL. C/A: MAKE SURE CLEANING SUPPLIES ARE STORED AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 875 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: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED FISH, CHICKEN, NOODLES, DRIED GOODS, AND MULTIPLE OTHER ITEMS STORED UNCOVERED. C/A: ALWAYS COVER FOOD DURING STORAGE.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED FOOD IN BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOOD. C/A: LABEL ALL ITEMS STORED OUTSIDE OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER WITH THE COMMON NAME.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

OBSERVED MONSTER CAN STORED INSIDE CABBAGE. COS CABBAGE DISCARDED AND DRINK MOVED. C/A: DO NOT STORE EMPLOYEE DRINKS WITH FOOD.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

OBSERVED BOWLS USED AS SCOOPS. C/A: ENSURE SCOOPS HAVE A HANDLE AND ARE NOT STORED INSIDE FOOD.

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

OBSERVED DRAIN PLUG MISSING ON DUMPSTER. C/A: CALL DUMPSTER COMPANY TO ISSUE A REPLACEMENT.