Hotlanta Wings
Last inspected: Oct 15, 2025
82
Score
Inspectors have visited Hotlanta Wings three times, with records going back to 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 15, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surfaces clean”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Riverdale restaurant, which scores around 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 15, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored on food cutting board while handling food. Advised to remove phone and to properly clean and sanitize cutting board.
511-6-1.03(5)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on lower shelves in kitchen, and on top of reach-in cooler near fryers, and on door flaps in walk in cooler. Advised equipment shall be free of accumulations
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor rusted and have hole in floor in walk-in cooler, coved molding is damaged/missing in multiple areas in kitchen, build-up present on multiple ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in kitchen, build-up present on floors under kitchen equipment
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple gaps around entry door. Advised to replace seal around door so to prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
82
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemicals store near dishes and on the floor. Advised that chemicals shall be properly stored and separate area for chemicals
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee prepping and handling food not wearing a hair restraint. PIC instructed worker to put on hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No inspection report posted at the time of inspection. Advised PIC the inspection report shall be available and posted in public view at all times.PIC posted report
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on lower shelves in kitchen, and on top of reach-in cooler near fryers, and on hood vets and on sides of fryers, build-up present inside of reach-in coolers. Advised equipment shall be free of accumulations
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Floor rusted and have hole in floor in walk-in cooler, coved molding is damaged/missing in multiple areas in kitchen, build-up present on multiple ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in kitchen, build-up present on floors under kitchen equipment.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple gaps around entry door. Advised to replace seal around door so to prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Jul 16, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw chicken stored over pre-packaged dipping sauces, Box of bell peppers stored on top of several boxes of raw chicken. Advised to move chicken to proper storage area
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on white panel of ice machine. Observed build-up on insides and outsides of bulk food containers containing food. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. Advised to clean. Items will be rechecked during reinspection
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee medication stored on top shelf in walk-in cooler next to food for the public. Advised employee medication is to be stored separate from food for public consumption. Advised to move items to a section labeled employee shelf
511-6-1.07(6)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed food in reach-in freezer stored uncovered and unprotected. Advised to store all food protected
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee prepping and handling food not wearing a hair restraint. PIC instructed worker to put on hair restraint.
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2024 permit was unavailable at the time of inspection. Advised PIC the food service permit shall be available and posted in public view at all times.
511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple containers storing food with damaged lids or the container is damaged. Advised to replace damaged containers and lids. PIC Began to discard
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed build-up on lower shelves in kitchen, and on top of reach-in cooler near fryers, and on hood vets and on sides of fryers, build-up present inside of reach-in coolers. Advised equipment shall be free of accumulations
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor rusted and have hole in floor in walk-in cooler, coved molding is damaged/missing in multiple areas in kitchen, build-up present on multiple ceiling tiles and ceiling vents in kitchen, build-up present on floors under kitchen equipment.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed multiple gaps around entry door. Advised to replace seal around door so to prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hotlanta Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hotlanta Wings on file is from Oct 15, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hotlanta Wings?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surfaces clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hotlanta Wings.
How does Hotlanta Wings compare to other restaurants in Riverdale?
Hotlanta Wings most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Riverdale average of 90.
Has Hotlanta Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hotlanta Wings have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hotlanta 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.
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