J Buffalo Wings
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2024, J Buffalo Wings has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Douglasville restaurant, which scores around 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control by storing food out of temperature control without having written procedures for bowl of raw egg-pea-carrot mix and bucket of cooked rice holding at 68 degrees and 53 degrees F respectively stored on rolling cart in grill prep area. CA: Facility must have written procedures for any foods left out of temperature control. COS:PIC moved foods to prep top cooler and will decided to keep them cold at 41 degrees or below moving forward
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods cold holding above 41 degrees F: Shelled eggs in prep top cooler; ranch cups, bleu cheese cups, shelled eggs, boxes of raw chicken wings and a large bowl of raw chicken wings in walk in cooler of main kitchen. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. PIC did not have space to move foods to and put ice on foods. Must be corrected within 3 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed excess black soil accumulating on the panel attached to the ceiling inside ice machine in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS:PIC cleaned the panel
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
10D - food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Observed facility serving "Striped Pangasius Fillet" and representing it on the menu as "catfish". CA: Food shall be offered for human consumption in a way that does not mislead or misinform the consumer. Must be corrected in 10 days.
511-6-1.04(7)(b)
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Feb 6, 2025
Followup
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed cooked rice in walk in cooler made yesterday night, bowl of raw egg -pea-carrot mix and bucket of cooked rice on counter in grill prep area, cooked chicken wings in a to go box stored in prep top cooler in main kitchen stored less than 4 hours and cold holding at temperatures above 41F. CA: TCS food must be cold held at 41 degrees F or below. COS:PIC discarded rice and moved remaining items listed above to the bottom of the prep top cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
86
Jan 17, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed 3 fryer basket containers full of cooked chicken holding above fryer oil on fryer basket hanger not hot holding at temperatures above 135 degrees F. CA: TCS food held hot must be held at 135 degrees F or above. COS:PIC reheat chicken
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed excess black soil accumulating on side walls and ceiling panel inside ice machine in main kitchen. CA: Food contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. COS:PIC cleaned ice machine walls and ceiling
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: There was not a suitable thermometer provided to measure the internal temperatures of food product. CA: A suitable thermometer must be provided to measure the internal temperatures of food.
511-6-1.05
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the following foods uncovered: fries on prep table next to fryer, bowl of oil on roller cart next to wok cook station, container of flour on shelf next to wok station; containers of fish, mixed vegetables, lamb, cush mushrooms, mayo and 2 containers of liquid egg and vegetable mix in bottom of prep cooler in cook area, cut celery in walk in cooler and fish fillets in walk in freezer. CA: Foods must be stored covered. COS:PIC covered foods using lids, plastic wrap or sheet pans.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken being thawed at room temperature on cutting board of grill. CA: TCS food shall be thawed under refrigeration at 41 degrees or belwo, submerged under adequate running water of 70 degrees F or below, as part of the cooking process. COS:PIC moved chicken to prep sink and ran under running water.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed a wet wiping cloth stored in the following locations: one stored on prep table on top of a cutting board in the main kitchen, one stored on the grill prep cutting board in cook area, one stored on the prep cooler cutting board and one stored on prep table next to prep cooler in cook area. CA: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC removed cloths and placed them in a chlorine sanitizer solution.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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Feb 14, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed Person in charge was unable to demonstrate knowledge; could not respond correctly to the questions as they related to the food service operations conducted at the establishment. CA: PIC must be able to demonstrate knowledge by answering questions correctly as they relate to food service operations conducted at the establishment.
511-6-1.03(1)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Person in charge failed to ensure proper cooling and failed to ensure proper written procedure for vomit and fecal clean-up were on site.CA: PIC must ensure proper cooling and proper written procedures for vomit and fecal clean up were on site.
511-6-1.03(2)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken in a bowl, cooked lamb in a bowl and 5 large bins of cooked rice made yesterday in walk in cooler without dates marked. CA: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed hole in wall in back of kitchen dry storage area next to back door. Observed walk in cooler racks with rust/debris. Observed counter tops in front service area not smooth easily cleanable CA: Physical facility must be maintained clean and in good repair.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed large bowl of raw chicken in walk in cooler, bowl of lamb and uncovered foods. CA: Stored foods must be covered to protect from contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer bucket and sanitizer spray bottle at concentrations excessively exceeding the proper strength. CA: Wiping cloth solution must be at proper strength.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Buffalo Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Buffalo Wings on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Buffalo Wings?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J Buffalo Wings.
How does J Buffalo Wings compare to other restaurants in Douglasville?
J Buffalo Wings most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Douglasville average of 86.
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 two times per year on average.
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