A broken nacho cheese machine. This Houston County restaurant fails routine inspection

A broken nacho cheese dispenser that was not holding the nacho cheese at a high enough temperature for food safety contributed to a Houston County restaurant failing its March routine health inspection.

Wing Stop at 2764 Watson Blvd., Suite 200, Centerville, received a “U” for unsatisfactory compliance with a score of 68 at its March 13 routine inspection, according to what was reported in the Georgia Department of Public Health online portal.

The restaurant bounced back with a score of 99 three days later for an “A” for “food safety excellence” at its required followup inspection March 16.

Health inspectors assign grades based on how many points are deducted from 100, with scores of 69 and below considered failing. Follow-up inspections are required when a restaurant fails its routine inspection and usually take place within 10 days.

Failing grade

During the March 13 routine inspection of Wing Stop, an Environmental Health inspector noted that the nacho cheese dispenser was holding and dispensing the nacho cheese at lower temperatures than required for food safety, according to the inspection report.

The health inspector also observed “both a pink slime-like and black mold-like substance on the baffle of the ice machine,” according to the report.

The health inspector also saw an employee drink without a lid and a straw. A cup with a secure lid and straw is required by state regulations.

Additionally, a couple of damp towels were being stored inside of a front hand sink, which is only to be used for employees to wash their hands, according to the report.

The inspector also noted that there were no paper towels at a hand sink next to the sauces table. The state requires paper towels or an air-drying machine at a hand sinks.

The inspector also found that the person in charge, who is also the certified food protection manager for the restaurant:

• did not perform duties related to keeping hot holding units in good working condition

• did not perform their duties related to the maintenance and operation of hand washing facilities and proper handling of employee drinks

• and did not perform their duties when it comes to maintaining food contact surfaces cleaned, according to the report.

Other Houston County restaurant scores

Most other Houston County restaurants and bars scored “A’s” on their routine health inspections March 1 to March 31, with multiple earning perfect scores.

More than a dozen others earned “B’s,” while four restaurants received “C’s.”

Warner Robins top scorers with a 100:

• 96 Nutrition, 810 Ga. 96, Suite 800

• Arby’s, 709 Lake Joy Road

• Barberitos, 3123 Watson Blvd., Suite 100

• Bojangles, 850 Ga. 96

• Burger King, 851 Warren Drive

• Chicken Salad Chick, 4088 Watson Blvd., Suite 700

• Chili’s, 135 Margie Drve

• Cook Out, 3061 Watson Blvd.

• Cook Out, 113 Russell Parkway

• Five Guys, 133 Margie Drive, Suite 100

• Georgia Bob’s, 1882 Russell Parkway

• Gigi’s Comfort Food, 103 Manor Court

• Lor’s Philippine Cuisine, 1806 Russell Parkway

• Luna Taqueria, 3035 Watson Blvd., Suite 1

• Nu-Way Weiners, 1762 Watson Blvd.

• Props, 1289 South Houston Lake Road

• Sharks Fish & Chicken, 2028 Watson Blvd.

• Sno Biz, 745 Russell Parkway

• Sonic, 131 Margie Drive

• Sonny’s BBQ, 811 Russell Parkway

• Subway, 703 Watson Blvd.

• Taco Bell, 829 Russell Parkway

• Taco Bell, 715 Lake Joy Road

• Taqueria Don Sammy, 1431 Watson Blvd.

• The Taco Shed, 100 Ga. 247

• Uncle Maddio’s, 133 Margie Drive

• Wendy’s, 2105 Moody Road

Warner Robins area perfect scorers:

• Big Picture Burgers, 1114 Ga. 96, Suite D-2, Kathleen

• Chick-fil-A, 790 Ga. 96, Bonaire

• Cow Pies Pizza, 6001 Watson Blvd, Suite 200, Byron (mailing address)

• Lieu’s On The Go, 210 Chilton Place, Bonaire

• Meechie’s D’serts & Dinners, 3510 Ga. 41, Suite 2004, Byron (mailing address)

• Pizza Hut, 670 Lake Joy Road, Suite 100, Kathleen

• Sno Biz, 3421 Ga. 41, Suite 1000, Byron (mailing address)

• Starbucks inside Kroger, 774 Ga. 96, Bonaire

• Waffle House, 2816 Watson Blvd., Centerville

• Wrap & Kebab, 103 Gunn Road, Centerville

• Yami Yami, 770 Ga. 96, Suite 245, Bonaire

Perry top scorers with a 100:

• Bodega Brew, 1025 Ball St.

• Burger King, 1000 St. Patrick’s Drive

• Jalisco Grill, 273 Perry Parkway, Suite A

• Kentucky Fried Chicken, Sam Nunn Blvd.

• Main Street Bar, 740 Main St.

• Marco’s PIzza, 273 Perry Parkway, Suite J

• ‘Orleans on Carroll Street, 807 Carroll St.

• Schultze’s Old Fashion Soda Shop, 757 Carroll St.