GNR Public Health often conducts inspections at eateries in Atlanta and its nearby areas. A metro Atlanta food establishment scored low in one of its routine inspections on July 31. Wings House was cited for improper food holding temperatures and several other violations.
Please note that the score and grade mentioned below are from a food safety inspection conducted on July 31. They may not reflect the future health inspection status of the food facility.
Highlights
- Wings House scored only 50 in a routine inspection on July 31.
- The fast food restaurant was cited for dirty utensils, absence of a PIC, and other violations.
- The GNR Public Health has asked the metro Atlanta eatery to take corrective action to avoid permit suspension.
Wings House
Delicious Honey BBQ Boneless Wings at Wings House (Source: Yelp)
- Where: 1820 GA-20 Suite 124, Conyers, GA 30013
- When: July 31, 2025
- Score: 50
- Grade: U
Wings House is known for a variety of chicken dishes and fast food offerings. Wings House offers a variety of wing flavors, including Honey BBQ, Hot Teriyaki, and more. Other menu highlights include the Philly Cheese, Bacon Cheeseburger, and Cajun Fries.
The restaurant received a low inspection score from the GNR Public Health on July 31. A range of violations of the Georgia Public Health Rules and Regulations resulted in a ‘U’ grade for Wings House.
The person in charge (PIC) was absent during Wings House’s routine inspection on Thursday. Additionally, the on-site inspector observed that the PIC didn’t have adequate managerial control.
Food items at the fast food place were not stored properly and could be cross-contaminated. Some examples include frozen chicken stored over fish and chicken tenders touching a raw beef burger in the reach-in cooler.
Inspectors found buildup inside ice machines and on kitchen tools like knives and metal pans had old food residue on the food contact surfaces. Inspectors noted the restaurant was not following required time control procedures. During the routine inspection, there was no discard or beginning time on the cooked wings and other unmarked items.
Vinegar was stored along with chemicals in the food prep area at Wings House. Unlabeled spray bottles were found at the Atlanta metro establishment. Many bags of carrots, peas, and fries were thawing on the prep tables without refrigeration. These items should have been thawed under refrigeration that keeps the food at 41°F or below.
The official from GNR Public Health reported that Wings House’s employees were cooking without wearing hair restraints. Hand-drying signs were absent in the restroom of the Atlanta metro food facility. Staff used containers to scoop dry goods instead of using handled scoops. Utensils at Wings House were not kept ideally and violated the limit of a 135°F temperature.
Shelves at the fast-casual restaurant were lined with cardboard. The on-site inspector observed grease accumulation on fryers and vent hoods at Wings House. Employees’ personal items were found in the food prep area. Flies and gnats were seen throughout the eatery’s kitchen and front area. Ants on sugar containers were seen as well.
The complete health inspection report by GNR Public Health is available online.
No follow-up inspection date was listed in the report. However, it has been instructed to take corrective action. Failure to do so or a repeat violation could result in the Atlanta metro establishment’s permit suspension.
Additionally, Wings House must add splash guards at two hand-washing sinks in its main kitchen. The fast food place should also relocate the choking poster closer to the front entrance’s main area.
