Wing House Grill Watkinsville

50 N Main St, Watkinsville, GA 30677

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Wing House Grill Watkinsville stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “single-use/single-service articles”, showing up two times.

Wing House Grill Watkinsville's latest score of 82 falls below the Watkinsville average of 90. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 29, 2025

Routine

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

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed temp control for safety (TCS) food items (teriyaki sauce, grenadine syrup) at room temp but labeled refrigerate after opening. Open TCS items disposed.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed accumulations of grease, oils, and/or debris along base, in corners, on floor of keg WIC and under equipment. Observed splash, dust and/or debris on walls, ceiling and ceiling vents. Observed debris accumulating on WIC fan grills. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations. Paint ceiling vents as needed.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 8 violations

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF MOLD ON DEFLECTOR PLATE IN ICE MACHINE. CA: CLEAN AT A HIGHER FREQUENCY TO PREVENT MOLD ACCUMULATION.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

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

Inspector notes: PRE-LINED TOGO CONTAINERS STORED UPRIGHT. NEED TO BE INVERTED OR KEPT COVERED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

4-2A - food stored covered (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINGS IN FRY STATION AND FRENCH FRIES IN REACH-IN-FREEZER STORED UNCOVERED. CA: ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED COVERED UNLESS ACTIVELY COOLING. COS - FOODS COVERED

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOLDED COASTERS BEING USED TO STABLILIZE A SHELF AND PREP TABLE TEA WAS STORED ON. DO NOT USE AS MATERIAL IS NOT NON-ABSORBET, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

511-6-1.05(1)(i)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: DUMPSTER DOOR LEFT OPEN

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: COVING TO LEFT OF DRINK MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR/COMING OFF WALL. FLOORS AND CORNERS OF RESTAURANT HAVE A BUILD UP OF DIRT. NEEDS CLEANED.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE SUBWAY BAG STORED ABOVE CUSTOMER PRODUCTS IN WALK IN.

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOP FOR SUGAR AND SCOOP FOR WINGS STORED WITH HANDLES IN PRODUCT. COS - SCOOPS MOVED

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD SAFETY MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED IN ESTABLISHMENT. CA: A CFSM CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING

511-6-1.03(3)(c)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH STORED ON PREP TOP IN KITCHEN

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE CONTAINER IN SERVER ALLEY. FLOUR SCOOP IN KITCHEN STORED SO THAT HANDLE IS TOUCHING PRODUCT. COS - SCOOPS REMOVED

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

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

Inspector notes: TOGO CUPS IN SERVER ALLEY AND BEHIND BAR STORED OUT OF PROTECTIVE LINERS.

511-6-1.05(10)(e)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: SIDE DOORS ON DUMPSTERS LEFT OPEN

511-6-1.06(5)(n)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBED DAIRY QUEEN CUP LEFT IN WALK IN BEER COOLER KEPT ABOVE PRODUCT. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE JACKET/CARDIGAN STORED ON COUNTER BEHIND BAR WITH ARM OF CLOTHING SITTING IN CONTAINER HOLDING SINGLE-USE SILVERWARE

511-6-1.07(5)(j)

Apr 4, 2024

Routine

5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed numerous stacks of to go and single service cups exposed to potential contamination/splash. Keep to go cups in covered dispensers, or leave in plastic sleeves, with only the bottom of the top cup exposed. Staff assigned.

511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed staff preparing drinks and plates without proper hair restraints (ponytails, no hats/nets). All food handlers must restrain all hair with effective hair restraints (hats, nets. braids, buns, multi-ties).

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

12B - personal cleanliness (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers with more then allowed jewelry (rings, wrist ties, bracelets). Food handlers may only have a single smooth metallic band type ring on arms/hands.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed several kitchen/wait area hand sinks without proper hand wash notice. All hand sinks used by staff must post hand washing notice.

511-6-1.07(3)(d)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar glasses wet nested in reach in cooler. DO not stack glassware and allow glassware to dry prior to storage.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

Feb 27, 2024

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wing House Grill Watkinsville last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wing House Grill Watkinsville on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wing House Grill Watkinsville?

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

How does Wing House Grill Watkinsville compare to other restaurants in Watkinsville?

Wing House Grill Watkinsville most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Watkinsville average of 90.

Has Wing House Grill Watkinsville's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wing House Grill Watkinsville have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wing House Grill Watkinsville 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 Wing House Grill Watkinsville inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wing House Grill Watkinsville is inspected around three times per year on average.

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