Best Wings
Last inspected: Sep 23, 2025
67
Score
Best Wings, located at 463 Ponce De Leon Ave Ne in Atlanta, GA, had a moderate-risk inspection on September 23, 2025, with a score of 67. This inspection identified two critical and two minor violations, including issues with proper cold and hot holding temperatures, as well as the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across two scored inspections, Best Wings has historically received mostly medium-risk ratings.
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Inspection History
Sep 23, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed several tcs food items stored inside of RIC measuring at temperatures above 41F. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed fried rice stored inside of crock pot maintain temperatures below 135F. CA: Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed flies hovering around ground beef placed on prep table. CA: Advised PIC The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed build up of grease & food soil debris along the exterior surface of fryer & stove top. CA: Advised PIC 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)
67
Aug 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
Inspector notes: Observe the sanitizer concentration too high in the bucket. COS- bucket was remade to 50 ppm. 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria (P) (g) Chemical Sanitizers, Criteria. Chemical sanitizers, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to food-contact surfaces shall: 1. Meet requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions) P, or 2. Meet the requirements as specified in 40 CFR 180.2020 Pesticide Chemicals Not Requiring a Tolerance or Exemption from Tolerance-Non-food determinations. P
511-6-1.07(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed items stored inside the hand sink. COS- items were removed. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink. 1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf 2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf 3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observe the interior of the ice machine with pink buildup on the flap. Ca- ice machine shall be cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup d...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a chemical bottle not labeled with the common name. COS- bottle was labeled. 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - Working Containers, Common Name (Pf) (b) Working Containers, Common Name. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. Pf
511-6-1.07(6)(b)
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