Waynesboro, Burke County

Jin's Buffet

325 S LIBERTY ST WAYNESBORO, GA 30830

Food
Latest score
87
Mar 25, 2026
City
Waynesboro
County
Burke
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.

Mar 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 873 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Egg Rolls to be cooked stored in Raw Chicken Box COS Thown Out at time of inspection

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

observed raw Chicken in a bin setting on the floor next to the prep table cos moved to shelf

14D - gloves used properly

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

used glove left on prep table not in area of preperation thrown awar

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 885 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: No

observed crab rangoons, chicken wings, ribs in freezer stored uncovered, CA-place lids or plastic wrap covering over stored food items to prevent contamination.

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

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed fried chicken stored by handwashing sink which has no splash guard and the chicken was not covered well, CA-move chicken away from sink and cover thoroughly while not actively using for cooking. observed broccoli in kitchen not covered thoroughly, ca-cover well while not actively using for cooking.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed fly tapes hanging from ceiling in kitchen (not approved for pest control measures) ca-can be used on the outside of the facility but not in the kitchen or dining room, move to another location or dispose of.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed dead bug carcasses on top of soap dispenser in kitchen, ca-clean thoroughly

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

observed roof leak in kitchen, CA-repair asap (keep any food items covered while moving underneath area until repair is completed).

Jun 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

marinate raw chicken over marinated raw shrimp cos Items were covered rearranged in RIC

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 853 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Raw Chicken in reach in cooler over bacon wrapped crab. breaded cooked chicken to refry stored in raw chicken box COS Thrown out at time of inspection

12B - personal cleanliness

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Employee without hair restraint CA placed cap on head at time of inspection

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Glue Board wrappers in trash can. Must call Pest Control to place rodent boxes out FSE manager can not perform their own pest control

May 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Raw Chicken on top shelf of Walk In Cooler COS Thrown out at time of inspection

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Wet wiping cloth laying on prep table Not is sanitize solution COS placed wet cloth in sani bucket

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Water temp in sanitizer only 95 Degrees Sanitizer solution 100ppm CLa

Oct 27, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed chicken wings being hot held on the counter by the fryer at temperatures below 135f. Some chicken wings were in the temperature danger zone. C/a Only hot hold small amounts of chicken wings or cook to order. DO NOT hold chicken wings on the counter below 135f. Consider using a timer to track the time the wings have been sitting out. Most foods were tossed. COS

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ice machine with brown and black build-up on side walls. Clean thoroughly, increase cleaning frequency Cos - wiped off

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed onions stored on the floor of the WIC, raw beef, shrimp and chicken stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. Foods in the freezer were frozen. C/a store all food 6' off the ground. There is ample storage space available, use it.

May 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 874 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizer compartment of 3-comp sink with no sanitizer levels testable. C/a Keep sanitizer levels between 50-150ppm chlorine. COS Water was drained and chlorine added

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several food items with date labels from March still on them. c/a Label all food items held >24hrs with the storage date and expiration date.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several roaches walking among canned items dead bugs around fryers and grill c/a keep back doors closed, increase pest control

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed scoops throughout the kitchen is left with the handles down in the corn starch, flour, msg, and sugar. C/a Store scoops with handles facing up.