J. Buffalo Wings

196 Alps Rd Unit 4, Athens, GA 30606

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

J. Buffalo Wings has been inspected five times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.

By comparison, the average Athens facility scores 88, putting J. Buffalo Wings on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored above blue cheese sauce in make table bottom. Corrective action (CA): Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods must be stored above raw foods to prevent cross-contamination. Raw chicken must be stored below everything. Raw chicken moved below blue cheese sauce.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Vent hood has buildup of grease.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Buildup of grease on floor behind fryers.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Grease buildup on walls in kitchen, especially the office corridor on the metal walls).

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

Oct 7, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw chicken and raw beef stored above blue cheese sauce in make table bottom. Corrective action (CA): Ready-to-eat (RTE) foods must be stored above raw foods to prevent cross-contamination. Raw meats moved to bottom shelf and sauces moved to walk-in cooler (WIC).

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Gaskets fraying on left make table door.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

Apr 21, 2025

Routine

6 minor violations.

View 6 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Bulk sauce bottles not labeled on sauce rack in kitchen.

511-6-1.04(4)(d)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Single-service cups used as scoops in bulk beef extract, paprika and salt on spice rack. Handle touching sugar in bulk sugar.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Gaskets fraying on prep freezer and make table.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Red cutting board in kitchen is heavily marked.

511-6-1.05(6)(b)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Grease buildup on floor behind grill.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Reusable water bottle on top of prep table in kitchen. Corrective action (CA): Only disposable cups with a lid and straw are allowed in food prep areas. Drinks should not be on top of prep tables and should be kept below food prep surfaces.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Oct 23, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: No paper towels in men's restroom. Corrective action (CA): All hand washing sinks must be supplied with paper towels at all times. Paper towels restocked.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Buildup of mold in bulk ice machine. CA: Have ice machine cleaned more frequently and thoroughly to prevent buildup in ice machine.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Single-service sauce cups used as scoop in beef extract, paprika, MSG, and salt on spice rack.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Gaskets frayed on prep freezer and left door of make table.

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Smoke buildup in kitchen. Have vent hood serviced.

511-6-1.07(3)(g)

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Front hand washing sink blocked by soap bucket. Corrective action (CA): Hand washing sinks should only be used for handwashing, not storage, and not blocked from use. Bucket removed and placed in appropriate location.

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Buildup of mold in bulk ice machine, self-service drink machine ice chute, and on drink nozzle dispensers on self-service drink machine. CA: Have machines cleaned more frequently and thoroughly to prevent buildup in machines.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Thermometers in make table and front reach-in cooler not located in warmest area of cooler (front).

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: Single-service sauce bowls used as scoops in shelved bulk salt, beef extract, and MSG containers. Bowl used as scoop for time controlled rice. All scoops must have handles.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Buildup of grease on walls around vent hood.

511-6-1.05(3)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J. Buffalo Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J. Buffalo Wings on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J. Buffalo Wings?

Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J. Buffalo Wings.

How does J. Buffalo Wings compare to other restaurants in Athens?

J. Buffalo Wings most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Athens average of 88.

Has J. Buffalo Wings' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J. Buffalo Wings have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J. Buffalo Wings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is J. Buffalo Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J. Buffalo Wings is inspected around three times per year on average.

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