Rutledge Wings

148 Atlanta Hwy, Rutledge, GA 30663

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Rutledge Wings has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jan 9, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Single-use/single-service articles” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to other Georgia restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 9, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed buildup of food debris on doors, gaskets in the kitchen and prep area reach-in units. Also, heavy grease on the fryer and line units.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Single service aluminum plate not inverted or covered as required.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

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

Inspector notes: Observed peeling and rusty shelves around the kitchen and inside the reach-in cooler. Ensure shelves are in good repair.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Prep top cooler lid is not in good repair

511-6-1.05(6)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed heavy grease buildup on the vent hood

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Inspector notes: Toilet room doors were not kept closed: propped open and not self-closing as required.

511-6-1.07(5)(i)

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed the container of sauces stored on the prep table in the main kitchen, wings (chicken) not covered or protected from contamination as required. Corrective action (CA) foods shall be covered or resealed properly unless they are actively cooling. Person in charge (pic) was informed and instructed to cover and maintain the food covered.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed buckets stacking wet. Must be fully air-dried

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

Mar 7, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Inspector notes: Observed black mold-like substance on the drip plate in the ice machine. CA: all surfaces, equipment, and the drip plate shall be cleaned and sanitized often to prevent the buildup of mold. The person in charge was informed to use sanitizer and a clean cloth to clean the drip plate of the ice machine.

4-2A - food stored covered

Inspector notes: Observed containers of sauces stored on the prep table in the main kitchen not covered. Corrective action (CA): Food shall be covered or resealed properly unless they are actively cooling. person in charge was informed to maintain food covered unless they are cooling.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food handler with no hair restraint. Food handlers or employees shall wear a hair restraint such as a hairnet, or cap.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: Observed peeling and rusty shelves around the kitchen and inside the reach-in cooler. Ensure shelves are in good repair.

511-6-1.05(1)(a)

Mar 22, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 4 violations

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed food handler with no hair restraint. Food handlers or employees shall wear a hair restraint such as a hairnet, or cap.

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

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

Inspector notes: observed a clear bucket with stain and burn side at the shelf on the top of the 3-compartment sink. knife with a burn handle in the knife bucket in the kitchen. All equipment in the kitchen shall be in good repair.

511-6-1.05(6)(q)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: The vent hood was not clean, observed with a heavy accumulation of grease and dust. The small fryer sides were not clean with a heavy accumulation of grease and food debris. Equipment of grease and food debris. Equipment shall be cleaned frequently to prevent accumulations.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Employee drinks were stored on the prep table in the main kitchen and back room prep area. COS: employee drinks were moved to a designated area on a shelf with not food and food equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rutledge Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rutledge Wings on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rutledge Wings?

Across the inspection record, “single-use/single-service articles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rutledge Wings.

Has Rutledge Wings' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rutledge Wings have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Rutledge 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 Rutledge Wings inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rutledge Wings is inspected around two times per year on average.

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