[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on January 22 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]
The GNR public health department conducted a routine health inspection at WNB Factory on January 22. The restaurant received an unsatisfactory score of 48U after health code violations were cited.
WNB Factory
- When: January 22, 2026
- Where: 5340 Hwy 20 S, Suite #1, Covington, GA 30016
- Score: 48U
WNB Factory is a casual American restaurant that serves wings and burgers. According to the inspection report, the restaurant was found to be non-compliant with the food safety code. The violations are:
- The facility did not have a knowledgeable person in charge capable of implementing procedures to ensure food safety and compliance with regulations.
- A spray bottle of degreaser was seen stored in the handwashing sink. This is the second consecutive repeat of the same code provision. As a corrective action, the person in charge removed the degreaser, and Environmental Health staff educated employees on proper use of the hand sink.
- Raw chicken was observed stored on the same shelf as raw beef, raw shrimp, cooked chicken, cooked rice, and vegetables. Raw chicken was also kept below the vegetables. The person in charge rearranged the walk-in cooler to ensure proper food storage.
- The report noted that food items, including raw chicken, appetizers, and vegetables, were found stored uncovered in reach-in coolers and the walk-in cooler. It was noted as a second repeat violation. The person in charge covered the food items.
- Three containers of rice prepared the day before the inspection were observed in the walk-in cooler at temperatures between 48°F and 50°F. The food was discarded.
- Chicken wings that were placed under time-control procedures the day before. The wings were discarded, and Environmental Health staff educated the person in charge on proper time-control procedures.
- Several food items, including cooked rice, cut tomatoes, prepped jalapeños, and coleslaw, lacked preparation or discard dates. The affected food item was discarded.
- The report said spray bottles containing degreaser and other chemicals were observed without labels identifying their contents. The person in charge labeled the chemical containers.
- Several containers of rice cooked the day before the inspection were found stored in large containers with tightly fitted lids, preventing proper cooling. The Environmental Health staff educated the person in charge on approved cooling practices.
- Utensils were seen stored with handles submerged in food products, including cooked rice and sugar. This is the second consecutive repeat of the same code provision. The utensil handles were removed from the food products
- The report mentioned that the back door of the facility was left open. The person in charge closed the door as a corrective action.
The full inspection report is available online.
Follow-up Inspection
A follow-up inspection is scheduled for on or before January 30, 2026. The restaurant is expected to correct all the violations before the reinspection to avoid suspension of the facility permit.
