Wow Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Wow Seafood five times, with records going back to 2024. Wow Seafood was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored covered”, showing up three times.
The city-wide average sits at 82, which Wow Seafood's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2-2D. No sanitary hand towels or hand drying provision at the hand wash sink in kitchen.' Owner corrected during the inspection.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: 12A. Observed food being prepared on the floor in the kitchen. The owner corrected the employee during the inspection.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: 14B. Observed utensils being stored in the food prep sink.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 2-2B. Observed open drinking container stored near the food prep table.Food employee discarded open container during the inspection.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
78
Jun 3, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: Observed two containers of raw chicken stored in between containers of juices.
511-6-1.04(4)(j)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed chlorine sanitizer solution above 200ppm. PIC corrected on site to 100 ppm.
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed current inspection score not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
70
Dec 18, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed soda nozzles with mold-like substance build up on interior surfaces. PIC removed all nozzles to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized (COS).
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed food items stored in the reach in coolers and walk in cooler without any date marking information to indicate how long items have been stored in the coolers.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed multiple raw TCS food items in the reach in coolers on the cook and prep line stored uncovered. Observed frozen items in reach in freezer next to the fryers stored uncovered. Observed mozzarella sticks, french fries, and crab legs stored uncovered in the walk in freezer.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
11C - approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed frozen mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fried okra, and hushpuppies completely thawed in the walk in freezer. The freezer ambient was 33F. Please discard all thawed mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fried okra, and hushpuppies. Have a work order placed for the walk in freezer and send pictures of invoice and walk in freezer temperature at 0F to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov.
511-6-1.04(6)(c)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed single use articles stored in a restroom. Please remove single use articles from the restroom or remove toilet to create an additional storage area.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed live ants in the cabinets underneath the soda machine in the dining area. Please have professional pest control treatment conducted weekly for the next 30 days to treat the ants. Send pest control invoices and summaries to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
67
Jun 18, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed working chemical spray bottles (2) in the main kitchen without a common name label.
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed non-food contact surfaces of the grill with grease and food build up.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler, shrimp and rice uncovered in the reach in cooler, frozen items uncovered in the reach in freezer, and batter seasoning stored uncovered underneath the grill. Manager covered all items (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed previous inspection score not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed fryer baskets (2) in disrepair and in need of replacement.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
74
Apr 2, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations. 7 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw shrimp stored on cooked rice int he reach in cooler. Observed raw animal meat stored with and in between cooked items in the walk in cooler. Employee corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee, while wearing gloves, wiped their hands with a sanitizing towel and proceeded to grab diced tomatoes with the same gloves. Employee discarded her gloves and diced tomatoes (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(n)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observed three (3) working chemical spray bottles stored on the front handwashing sink without a common name label or identification.
511-6-1.07(6)(a)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed hand washing sink not accessible for employees use at all times due to trash and food prep items blocking the hand sink. Employee corrected on site.
511-6-1.06(2)(l)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: No PIC present during time of inspection. There must always be a Certified Food Safety Manager or a Person In Charge in the establishment who hold managerial duties and responsibilities.
511-6-1.03(2)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee coffee cup stored on prep table while prepping broccoli without a lid. Employee discarded beverage (COS).
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container of broccoli stored on top of the trash can. The container must be cleaned immediately.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employees without hair restraints and hair hanging past the shoulders in the main kitchen. Employees corrected on site by tying hair up and using hair restraints such as a hat (COS).
511-6-1.03(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and cutting board throughout the main kitchen. Employee corrected on site by placing sanitizing cloths inside of the sanitizing buckets (COS).
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Previous inspection report not posted.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door of the establishment opened, allowing entry for pests and insects to enter into the kitchen. Back door and screen door must be designed to close gaps along walls, floors, and ceilings.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wow Seafood last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wow Seafood on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wow Seafood?
Across the inspection record, “food stored covered” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wow Seafood.
How does Wow Seafood compare to other restaurants in Ellenwood?
Wow Seafood most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenwood average of 82.
Has Wow Seafood's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wow Seafood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Wow Seafood 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 Wow Seafood inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wow Seafood is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants