Blazin' Wings Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings

Observed food (box of lemons) with mold-like growth and rotten in walk-in cooler. CA: All food shall be in good condition. COS: Lemons discarded.

Observed person in charge (PIC) not performing duties; not ensuring delivery drivers are taking 3 food temperatures and noting on invoice for key drop deliveries, not having completed employee reporting agreements, not ensure dishes are cleaned and sanitized, not ensuring food is in good condition. CA: PIC shall be properly trained on food safety protocols for establishment. Refer to rules for a complete list of required duties. COS: Re-inspection will be conducted within 10 days for reassessment.

Observed PIC not providing documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Every employee shall have a signed copy of the employee reporting agreement available for viewing either hard copy or electronically. COS: Instructed to review roster of employees to ensure all employees have a signed copy of employee reporting agreement.

Observed old food stuck to clean dishes. CA: All dishes shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Dishes placed in dish washing area to be rewashed. Train employees to check all sides of dishes to ensure no old food.

Observed non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: countertops in both microwave areas, under grill, bump bar, sticker holder, wing warmers, inside of hot holding units, hand wash sinks in kitchen. CA: Establishment shall be cleaned as needed to prevent the buildup of food debris. Perform deep clean of kitchen.

Observed floors in entire kitchen under all equipment in need of cleaning. Coated with grease and old food. Observed floors in walk-in freezer in need of cleaning. CA: Floors shall be cleaned under equipment and in walk-in freezer as needed to prevent the buildup of trash, grease and food.

Observed time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods (see temperature log) cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in SW prep top cooler and cold hold well in server area. CA: All TCS foods shall be maintained at 41 deg. F. or below. Purchase better containers to hold blue cheese dressing or hold in ice bath. COS: Closed lids on unit and temperatures dropped to correct temperatures. Keep lids closed on prep top coolers when not using.

Person in charge (PIC) not performing duties; not maintaining receiving/corrective action records by employees for key drop deliveries, not having completed employee reporting agreements, not ensure dishes are cleaned and sanitized, not maintaining correct cold holding temperatures, ensuring correct test strips are used for different sanitizing methods, not taking food temperatures correctly. CA: PIC shall be properly trained on food safety protocols for establishment. Corporate trainer(s) shall be contacted to train PIC on protocols. Please inform me of the date, time and location of training. Provide a copy of business card.

Observed PIC not providing documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Every employee shall have a signed copy of the employee reporting agreement available for viewing either hard copy or electronically. Gave a copy of employee reporting agreement for all employees of establishment including management to complete.

Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. CA: Ice machine shall be cleaned and sanitized according to manufacturer recommendation or as often as needed to prevent mold. Contact vendor to clean and sanitize ice machine.

Observed old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. CA: Dishes and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Dishes placed in dish washing area and began cleaning.

Glassware dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. CA: Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50-100 ppm. COS: PIC stated tubing was not in sanitizer, readjusted and rewashed glasses. Concentration was correct.

Observed non food contact surfaces in need of cleaning: entire chicken fry area, exterior of sauce pumps, sauce pump holders, countertops under equipment, sticker holder, lower shelving throughout kitchen, bump bar, steam well, exterior of coolers, oven, grill, fryers. CA: Establishment shall be cleaned as needed to prevent the buildup of food debris. Perform deep clean of kitchen.

Observed floors in entire kitchen under all equipment in need of cleaning. Coated with grease and old food. CA: Floors shall be cleaned under equipment as needed to prevent the buildup of grease and food.

Observed employee bag stored on top of microwave in kitchen. CA: Employees shall have a designated area to store personal belongings. COS: Bag moved.

Observed PIC not providing documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Every employee shall have a signed copy of the employee reporting agreement available for viewing either hard copy or electronically.

Observed no paper towels located at handwashing sink next to grill. Observed paper towel dispenser not working at hand wash sink next to fryers thus no paper towels available. CA: Paper towels shall be provided at all hand wash sinks. COS: Paper towels placed at sinks. Dispensers due to be replaced.

Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to fryers. CA: Soap shall be available at all hand wash sinks. COS: Soap placed at sink.

Observed hand wash sink next to grill being used for purposes other than handwashing. CA: Hand wash sink shall only be used for washing hands. COS: Sink cleaned; instruct employees not to use as a dump sink.

Observed sanitizer at 3 compartment sink and moist wiping cloth buckets. CA: Sanitizer concentration shall be between 200-400 ppm according to manufacturer. COS: Instructed not to use sink until concentration is correct. Ecolab contacted. GM and I attempted several ways to check the concentration; no solution found. Instructed to have an alternative to sanitizer when dispenser is not working correctly.

Observed dishes stored and ready for use with food debris. CA: All dishes shall be clean to sight and touch. COS: Dishes taken to dishmachine area for cleaning.

Observed interior of microwaves soiled. Observed buildup of slime/mold on tea nozzles. CA: Microwaves and tea nozzles shall be cleaned and sanitized every 24 hours. COS: Microwaves and tea nozzles cleaned.

Observed glassware dish machine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength; concentration registered 25 ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer shall have a concentration between 50-100 ppm. Ecolab contacted. Instructed not to use until concentration is correct.

Observed person-in-charge not providing a copy of key drop delivery contract between Buffalo Wild Wings and Ben E. Keith. CA: Obtain copy of contract and email to me at tamika.pridgon@dph.ga.gov.

Observed PIC not providing documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Either located existing forms or have all employees resign form. Emailed form on 12/4/2024.

Observed employee drink sitting on cutting board in food preparation area. COS: Cup moved.

Observed no paper towels located at handwashing sinks next to fryers and at wait staff in dining room. COS: Added paper towels.

Observed chemical spray bottle in hand wash sink across from oven. COS: Bottle moved.

Observed PIC not providing documentation or otherwise satisfactorily demonstrate during the inspection, that all food employees and conditional employees are informed of their responsibility to report to management information about their health and activities as it relates to diseases that are transmissible through food. CA: Either located existing forms or have all employees resign form.

Observed Person in Charge not providing proper disinfectant for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event in the the establishment during the inspection. CA: Purchase more disinfectant. Recommend having multiple bottles of disinfectant available.

Observed boxes of expired cabbage in walk in cooler. COS: Discarded. Instructed to check expiration dates.

Observed most current inspection report is not prominently displayed in public view, within 15 feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor or in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. CA: Post inspection report received today.