J Buffalos Wing

5428 River Station Blvd Ste 102, Atlanta, GA 30349

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

J Buffalos Wing has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 14, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.

When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

J Buffalos Wing's latest score of 74 falls below the Atlanta average of 90. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 14, 2026

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (rice on counter) not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- moved to cooler

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (chicken wings in fryer) not holding at 135F or above. COS-reheated to 210F

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Apr 8, 2025

Followup

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw beef stored directly next to a box of broccoli and 2 containers of raw shell eggs stored above multiple sauce bottles in the walk-in cooler.. Advised PIC that stored according to final internal cook temperature. COS: PIC rearranged WIC so foods are stored according to final internal cook temperature.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Inspector notes: Observed facility without proper test strips to test the sanitization concentration of Sodium Hypochlorite. Advised PIC test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of solutions shall be provided. Advised PIC to obtain test strips for Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach)

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wiping cloth stored on counter. Advised PIC that wiping cloths that are used to sanitize shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC placed wiping cloth used for sanitizer in sanitizer bucket.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed nonfood contact surfaces of shelving unit that hold food products and utensils stored as clean with old food debris and staining. 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)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed ceiling tiles in the main kitchen area stained. Advised PIC The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. Advised PIC to clean ceiling tiles

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 4 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Inspector notes: Observed in cooler grilled chicken next to raw chicken, raw egg next to hush puppy and raw chicken on shelf with vegetables and above sauce. Advised to store foods based on final cook temp

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. Advised to lower ambient of cooler

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (chicken wings) not hot holding at 135F or above. Advised to reheat

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed coffee mug stored in the front hand sink. Advised to remove

511-6-1.06(2)(o)

Dec 5, 2024

Issued Provisional Permit

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed chicken wings @ fryer held below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS hot holding shall be held @ 135F or above. Advised to discard.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J Buffalos Wing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J Buffalos Wing on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J Buffalos Wing?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at J Buffalos Wing.

How does J Buffalos Wing compare to other restaurants in Atlanta?

J Buffalos Wing most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Atlanta average of 90.

Has J Buffalos Wing's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J Buffalos Wing have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at J Buffalos Wing means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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