American Wings
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
90
Score
American Wings appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Decatur restaurant scores 86. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed two plastic tubs with cooked rice inside walk in cooler with no date marking. PIC advised rice was cooked one day prior. COS. Rice was date marked. CA. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
90
Aug 1, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report posted was not the current report. PIC reported the most recent inspection was removed by unknown person thus the old inspection report was posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed all freezers with heavy frozen over condensation and unclean gaskets. PIC advised to defrost and clean freezers. CA. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed raw foods (raw beef, raw chicken) stored directly beside and above ready to eat foods (breads, cheese, barbeque sauce, mayo etc.) PIC advised to rearrange items to prevent contamination. COS. Items were rearranged with raw foods stored separate from ready to eat foods. CA. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (III) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed container with food on different shelves in walk in cooler which PIC stated were staff items. COS. Advised PIC to store employee food on bottom shelves and designated areas that are separated and below customer food.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
82
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed inspection report posted was not the current report. PIC reported the most recent inspection was removed by unknown person thus the old inspection report was posted. The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed scoop being used to dispense ice inside ice machine with handle directly touching ice. COS ice scoop was removed. PIC advised to store scoop outside ice machine in small clean container with handle pointing upwards.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Wings on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does American Wings compare to other restaurants in Decatur?
American Wings most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Decatur average of 86.
Has American Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Wings have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at American Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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