ELLENWOOD, Henry County

Wow Seafood

129 FAIRVIEW RD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

Food
Latest score
92
May 18, 2026
City
ELLENWOOD
County
Henry
Inspections
7

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

May 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 926 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the sauce station and wok stove. Manager corrected on site by placing cloths inside of the designated sanitizing bucket.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food service permit expired. Manager was advised to contact the health department at 470-661-0044 ext. 0 to pay the food service permit and late fee.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food containers stored in the meat sink and food strainers stored underneath the meat sink.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave interior in need of cleaing.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed unisex restroom with a trash bin without a lid cover.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exhaust vent in disrepair.

Nov 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 924 violations

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2B. Observed open drinking container stored near the food prep table.Food employee discarded open container during the inspection.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D. No sanitary hand towels or hand drying provision at the hand wash sink in kitchen.' Owner corrected during the inspection.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

12A. Observed food being prepared on the floor in the kitchen. The owner corrected the employee during the inspection.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

14B. Observed utensils being stored in the food prep sink.

Jun 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 863 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(j) - food contact with equipment & utensils, and linens (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two containers of raw chicken stored in between containers of juices.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chlorine sanitizer solution above 200ppm. PIC corrected on site to 100 ppm.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed current inspection score not posted.

Dec 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 836 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple raw TCS food items in the reach in coolers on the cook and prep line stored uncovered. Observed frozen items in reach in freezer next to the fryers stored uncovered. Observed mozzarella sticks, french fries, and crab legs stored uncovered in the walk in freezer.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed soda nozzles with mold-like substance build up on interior surfaces. PIC removed all nozzles to be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized (COS).

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food items stored in the reach in coolers and walk in cooler without any date marking information to indicate how long items have been stored in the coolers.

11C - approved thawing methods used

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(c) - thawing (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed frozen mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fried okra, and hushpuppies completely thawed in the walk in freezer. The freezer ambient was 33F. Please discard all thawed mozzarella sticks, onion rings, fried okra, and hushpuppies.

Have a work order placed for the walk in freezer and send pictures of invoice and walk in freezer temperature at 0F to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live ants in the cabinets underneath the soda machine in the dining area. Please have professional pest control treatment conducted weekly for the next 30 days to treat the ants. Send pest control invoices and summaries to keundra.golden@dph.ga.gov.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed single use articles stored in a restroom. Please remove single use articles from the restroom or remove toilet to create an additional storage area.

Jun 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 875 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken stored uncovered in the walk in cooler, shrimp and rice uncovered in the reach in cooler, frozen items uncovered in the reach in freezer, and batter seasoning stored uncovered underneath the grill. Manager covered all items (COS).

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(b) - working containers, common name (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed working chemical spray bottles (2) in the main kitchen without a common name label.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed previous inspection score not posted.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(a) - equipment and utensils, constructed of durable materials (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fryer baskets (2) in disrepair and in need of replacement.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed non-food contact surfaces of the grill with grease and food build up.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

Score: 7011 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw shrimp stored on cooked rice int he reach in cooler. Observed raw animal meat stored with and in between cooked items in the walk in cooler. Employee corrected on site.

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)1 - gloves, use limitation (single use gloves) (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee, while wearing gloves, wiped their hands with a sanitizing towel and proceeded to grab diced tomatoes with the same gloves. Employee discarded her gloves and diced tomatoes (COS).

1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(2) - pic present (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No PIC present during time of inspection. There must always be a Certified Food Safety Manager or a Person In Charge in the establishment who hold managerial duties and responsibilities.

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee coffee cup stored on prep table while prepping broccoli without a lid. Employee discarded beverage (COS).

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed hand washing sink not accessible for employees use at all times due to trash and food prep items blocking the hand sink. Employee corrected on site.

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(a) - original container-id info (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed three (3) working chemical spray bottles stored on the front handwashing sink without a common name label or identification.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door of the establishment opened, allowing entry for pests and insects to enter into the kitchen. Back door and screen door must be designed to close gaps along walls, floors, and ceilings.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed container of broccoli stored on top of the trash can. The container must be cleaned immediately.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed employees without hair restraints and hair hanging past the shoulders in the main kitchen. Employees corrected on site by tying hair up and using hair restraints such as a hat (COS).

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables and cutting board throughout the main kitchen. Employee corrected on site by placing sanitizing cloths inside of the sanitizing buckets (COS).

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Previous inspection report not posted.

Sep 13, 2023

Initial

Score: 922 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(l) - handwashing sinks location/placement (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

2-2D.Observed handwashing sink not accessible for employees use at all times. The owner corrected during the inspection my removing all misc. items.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2A. Observed food products stored uncovered inside the walk-in cooler and freezer.. The owner corrected by covering all product during the inspection.