Buffalo Wing Cafe receives a 74% on their recent health inspection

Buffalo Wing Cafe, located at 2636-6 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr in Atlanta, received a score of 74 points out of a possible 100 points during their 08/04/2022 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1
4-1A – food separated and protected
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed Raw chicken stored behind raw beef on prep top cooler. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) – Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food – Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: COS- raw chicken was placed in front of raw beef.

Violation #2
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hot dogs at 45 F and raw shell eggs at 53 F on prep top cooler above 41 F. 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – Time/Temperature Control for Safety; Cold Holding (P) (f) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P COS- Removed items from double pan. CA- They shouldn’t double pan items on prep top cooler to keep items 41 and below.

Violation #3
8-2B – toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed a chemical out of original container not labeled. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) – Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf CA- all toxic substances taken out of original containers shall be labeled.

Violation #4
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed drain plug missing from dumpster. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) – Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnable shall have drain plugs in place. CA- drain plug needs to be installed on dumpster.

Violation #5
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the dumpster with buildup. 511-6-1.06(5)(q) – Cleaning Receptacles, in manner to prevent contamination and build-up (C) (q) Cleaning Receptacles.Soiled receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to prevent them from developing a buildup of soil or becoming attractants for insects and rodents. CA- Dumpster shall be cleaned.

Violation #6
17B – garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed the dumpster open. 511-6-1.06(5)(n) – Covering Receptacles (C) (n) Covering Receptacles. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered: With tight-fitting lids or doors if kept outside the food service establishment. CA- Doors shall be kept closed at all times.

Violation #7
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed flies inside the main kitchen and 3 live roaches by prep sink. 511-6-1.07(5)(k) – Controlling Pests (Pf, C) (k) Controlling Pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:Eliminating harborage conditions. CA- insects shall be controlled by elimating the conditions for them to live or by increasing pest control.

Violation #8
18 – insects, rodents, and animals not present
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hole in the screen door in the main kitchen. 511-6-1.07(2)(m) – Outer Openings Protected (C) (m) Outer Openings, Protected. CA- screen shall be replaced or hole repaired.

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