Improper food storage and a cockroach infestation in the main kitchen area were the reasons the Warner Robins restaurant failed a routine health inspection in June.
American Philly & Wings, located at 819 Russell Parkway, received a “U” rating of 59 points for “inadequate compliance” during a routine inspection on June 5, according to information reported Friday on the state health department’s online portal.
The restaurant received a Food Safety Excellence score of 91 points, earning an “A” rating, during a mandatory follow-up inspection on June 19.
Environmental health inspectors assign a grade based on how many points are deducted from 100, with a score of 69 or below being considered a failing grade. If a restaurant fails a regular inspection, a follow-up inspection is required, usually within 10 days.
If a restaurant scores 69 or below, it receives a “U” (poor compliance).
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During a routine inspection on June 5, American Philly & Wings was penalized for storing raw beef next to mushrooms in a walk-in refrigerator. To prevent food cross-contamination, raw, ready-to-eat animal products, such as beef and fish, must be stored separately from raw, ready-to-eat fruits and vegetables, according to the inspection report.
The report also found that the restaurant did not store shell eggs at the proper temperatures for food safety reasons.
According to the report, health inspectors also found several containers of raw chicken, raw beef and cooked vegetables in the walk-in refrigerator that were not date-marked, which food safety requires ensure food is not served more than seven days old.
Additionally, the report found that tomatoes were stored in the hand-washing sink in the front service area and bags of carrots and cabbage were stored on the floor of the walk-in refrigerator. Hand-washing sinks should only be used for hand-washing, and food should be stored at least six inches above the floor to protect it from contamination.
According to the report, inspectors “observed live and dead German cockroaches in traps in the main kitchen area and behind the countertops in the main kitchen, next to the refrigerator where Yum Yum sauce is stored.”
“Dead or trapped insects and other pests should be removed from control equipment and premises frequently enough to prevent accumulation, decay, and attraction of pests. Consult a reputable pest control company for pest control assistance,” the report states.
In previous routine inspections, the restaurant received 87 points on February 2, 2023, 97 points on August 9, 2023, 92 points on April 10, 2023 and 100 points on December 28, 2022.
An “A” is awarded for scores between 90 and 100 and denotes “excellence in food safety.”
Other Houston County Restaurant Ratings
Meanwhile, most of the restaurants, coffee shops and food trucks in Houston County received an “A” in routine health inspections between June 1 and June 30. Only three received a “B” and no “C.”
Among the restaurants that received an “A,” several in Warner Robins, Perry and other areas of the county received perfect scores of 100. Below is a list of the top scores by region:
Warner Robins
Between Friends Coffee, 1080 Ga. 96, Suite 100
Burger King, 201 Russell Parkway
Chick-fil-A, 3000 Watson Blvd.
Dunkin’ Donuts, 3111 Watson Blvd.
Fogata Street Taco, 810 Ga. 96, Suite 100
IHOP, 2710 Watson Blvd.
Joe Maggs, c/o Books-A-Million, 2620 Watson Blvd., Suite D
Little Light Coffee Company, 4027 Watson Boulevard, Suite 220
McCall’s Tastes to Remember, 1001 Watson Blvd.
McDonald’s, 3133 Watson Blvd.
McDonald’s, 3000 Russell Parkway
McDonald’s, 1879 Watson Blvd.
Medina’s Mexican Grill, 1281 S. Houston Lake Road, Unit C
Mini Dixie Donuts, 1003 Russell Parkway
Mrs. Betty’s Fried Chicken, 115 Russell Parkway, Suite S
No Name Chicken, 2706 Watson Blvd., Suite I
Panda Express, 2743 Watson Blvd.
Pizza Hut, 1406 Watson Blvd.
Salsa’s Mexican Grill, 738 Russell Parkway
Sonny’s BBQ, 811 Russell Parkway
Starbucks is located inside Target at 2929 Watson Blvd.
Taco Shed, 100 A. Ga. 247 South
Wendy’s, 2105 Moody Road
Warner Robins area
Chick-fil-A, 790 Ga. 96, Bonaire
Diamond Nutrition Bar, 3421 U.S. 41, Suite 2900 B, Byron
El Jalisciense, 1114 Ga. 96, Suite B-6, Kathleen
Fazolis, 762 Ga. 96, Bonaire
Jersey Mike’s Subs, 794 Ga. 96, Suite 202, Bonaire
Larry’s Giant Subs, 789 Ga. 96, Unit 1-F, Bonaire
Olympia Gyros, 670 Lake Joy Road, Suite 150, Kathleen
Inside Starbucks Kroger, 774 Ga. 96, Bonaire
Starbucks, 758 Ga. 96, Bonaire
Top China, 1114 Ga. 96, Suite D-7
Woodlands Coffee Roasters & Cafe, 1109 Ga. 96, Kathleen
Your Pie, 2764 Watson Boulevard, Suite 700, Centerville
Perry
Cracker Barrel, 101 Recto Drive
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, 1506 Sam Nunn Blvd., Suite D
Jamaican Jerk Restaurant, 1320 Sam Nunn Blvd.
Starbucks, 277 Perry Parkway
Subway, 105 Iffy Road
Sunset Slash of Middle Georgia, 736 Carroll Street, Unit 11
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Restaurant Grade
A score of 90 to 100 is awarded an “A,” indicating “excellence in food safety.” A score of 80 to 89 is considered “satisfactory compliance” with a grade of “B,” while a “C” is awarded for “marginal compliance” based on a score of 70 to 79. If a restaurant scores 69 or below, it is awarded a “U,” indicating “inadequate compliance.”
Restaurant inspections are conducted to protect public health. Only the highest and lowest scores are reported in this article.
