Golden Wings
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Golden Wings, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Morrow restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed food contact surfaces of multiple knives stored on magnetic knife holder in the main kitchen as clean with encrusted food debris. Advised IC that food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch. Advised PIC o wash, rinse, and sanitize multiple knives.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a container of raw chicken wings cooling tightly covered in the RIC> Advised PIC on cooling methods: under refrigeration; uncovered or loosely covered. COS: Had PIC loosely cover container of raw chicken wings in the RIC.
511-6-1.04(6)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed visible light entry at the screen door with the back door open. Advised PIC that outer openings shall be protected against pests and rodents by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to repair screen door. COS: PIC closed the main back door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
82
Aug 18, 2025
Followup
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed a containers of lemon juice bottles being reused to store lemon pepper sauce on shelving unit. Advised PIC single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. Advised PIC to cease the use of reusing single service articles.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of the interior of reach in freezer in the main kitchen with excessive debris and in need of cleaning. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to thoroughly clean and sanitize the interior of the reach in freezer in the main kitchen.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the main kitchen stored as clean with staining. Advised PIC that the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. Advised to clean ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Jul 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS food items in Reach-In-Cooler (raw catfish, raw whiting, raw cooked chicken, raw tilapia) cold-holding above 41F for less than 4hours. Advised PIC 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. COS: Had PIC relocate food items to walk-in-cooler for proper cold-hold.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed multiple food items, in multiple reach-in-coolers inaccurate date marking for today, 7/17 as prep date for items prepped on yesterday 7/16. Advised PIC a date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at the screen doors with the back door open. Advised PIC that all outer openings of the facility shall be protected from rodents/pest by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Had PIC close the back door of the facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers of tzatziki sauce being reused. Also observed multiple containers of lemon juice bottles being reused to store lemon-pepper sauce on shelving unit. Observed 1 bulk container of soy sauce being reused to store raw shrimp in the walk-in cooler. Advised PIC single-service and single-use articles may not be reused.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in-cooler not working, in disrepair, turned off. Observed reach-in-cooler with ambient air temperature of 45F. Advised PIC ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed shelving unit storing clean utensils made from plywood without non-absorbent material near the grill prep area. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the main kitchen stored as clean with staining. Also observed staining ceiling tiles in the dining facility stored as clean with staining. Advised PIC that the physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food product. Advised to clean ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
61
Jan 14, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed in walk in cooler raw egg and raw beef stored with mayo and ketchup and tea with raw shrimp. Advised to store foods based on final cook temp. COS- foods were relocated
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to reduce ambient of prep top cooler and change out foods
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
74
Jul 30, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler working with raw beef patty and proceeded to handle ready to eat eggroll with the same pair of gloves. Advised PIC single-use gloves shall be used for only one task such as working with ready-to-eat food or with raw animal food, used for no other purpose, and discarded when damaged or soiled, or when interruptions occur in the operation. COS: Food handler removed gloves, washed hands at the designated handwash sink, and donned new gloves.
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility reusing a cardboard box originally used for raw chicken to store yum-yum sauce, observed 2 containers originally used for tzatziki sauce used to store dry seasonings, and multiple bottles of lemon juice containers used for lemon-pepper seasoning. Advised PIC single-service and single-use articles may not be reused. COS: Had PIC discard all single-use articles listed.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at screen door and the back door open. Advised PIC that all outer openings from facility shall be protected from rodents/pests by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. COS: Had PIC close back door of the facility.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
78
Feb 1, 2024
Followup
1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed vomit/fecal procedures not produced during time of inspection. Advised PIC that procedures shall be kept on file in order to respond to vomit/fecal events.
511-6-1.03(6)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed food employee drinking from straw-less cup in food prep area of the main kitchen. Advised PIC food employees shall consume food only in approved designated areas separated from food pre and serving areas. COS: Food employee voluntarily discarded drink.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed several damp wiping cloths stored in prep areas of the main kitchen. Advised PIC that cloths for wiping countertops, and prep areas shall be held in between uses in sanitizing solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed most recent inspection report blocked by cups. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away. Advised PIC to move most recent inspection report in near entrance of facility.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed staining on metal overhead of storage equipment. Advised PIC nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. Advised PIC to clean metal overhead of storage equipment.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at back door. Advised PIC that all outer openings from facility shall be protected from rodents/pests by solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Advised PIC to obtain weatherstrip for back door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
70
Jan 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed, in walk-in cooler, blue cheese stored next to raw chicken wings, raw fish stored next to raw chicken wings, egg roll wraps stored next to raw chicken wings, and cooked pasta stored next to raw liquid egg. Advised PIC that all RTE and raw foods shall be stored according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC had food employee move all items to proper area of the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: PIC could not demonstrate in a verifiable manner that food employees are/were informed of their responsibility to report illnesses/symptoms. Advised PIC that an employee health policy and conditional agreement forms shall be signed and kept on site at all times.
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
2-2E - response procedures for vomiting & diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Observed Bleach 101 used as a material for vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC that a correct bleach/sanitizing solution shall be used when responding to vomit/fecal events. Advised PIC to obtain correct bleach form EPA List G.
511-6-1.03(6)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple TCS foods (cooked chicken wings, raw whiting, raw tilapia, raw catfish, and beef eggrolls, and raw chicken wings) stored without a cover in the reach in cooler. Advised PIC that all food items shall be kept covered in order to protect from overhead contamination. COS: PIC had food employee place covers on all food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed severe dust accumulation on fans blowing towards food in walk in cooler. Advised PIC that food shall be protected from contamination by storing food in a clean dry location. Advised PIC to clean dust accumulation in walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed most recent inspection report not posted in public view. Advised PIC that the most recent inspection report shall be posted at facility at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: During time of inspection, observed cold water at meat prep sink and vegetable sink in disrepair. Advised PIC that all sinks shall be in good repair at all times. Advised PIC to repair cold water at meat prep sink and veggie prep sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Upon arrival, observed visible light entry at back door. Advised PIC that all outer openings from facility shall be protected from rodents/pests. Advised PIC to obtain weatherstrip for back door.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Golden Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Golden Wings on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Golden Wings?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, and animals not present” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Golden Wings.
How does Golden Wings compare to other restaurants in Morrow?
Golden Wings most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Morrow average of 80.
Has Golden Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Golden Wings have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Golden Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Golden Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Golden Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.
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