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Blazin’ Wings Inc. dba Buffalo Wild Wings, located at 1301 US-82, Tifton, GA 31793, received a score of 69 points out of a possible 100 points during their 06/09/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.
The violations noted by the inspector were:
Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(2)(a)-(n)(p),(q) – responsibility of pic (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: 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.
Violation #2:
2-2A – management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
511-6-1.03(2)(o) – person-in-charge duties (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: 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.
Violation #3:
3-1C – food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
511-6-1.04(1) – safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: 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.
Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 – equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: 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.
Violation #5:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d) – nonfood-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: 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.
Violation #6:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: 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.
Additional remarks:
1. If doing partial cooking of raw chicken wings, need to create a written plan and submit to Health Authority for approval. Refer to pages 77-78 in the rules under ‘Non Continuous Cooking of Raw Animal Food.’ Advised to submit to the State office for approval since procedure is conducted statewide. Discontinue procedure until receive approval.
2. Do not store covers for fryers on floor. Find alternate location off the floor.
3. Do not store dishes wet; shall air dry then store.
4. Clean wall in wing sauce area.
Due to the failure of this routine inspection, a re-inspection shall be conducted within 10 days. A re-inspection fee of $250.00 will be due at this time.
Due to the failure of this routine inspection, an additional routine inspection shall be conducted within 12 months.
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