Waycross, Ware County

Hip Hop Seafood & Chicken

139 LEE AVE WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
90
Feb 4, 2026
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
12

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Feb 4, 2026

Followup

Score: 905 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1-.03(3)(d) - certified food safety manager responsibility

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Posted CFSM (Rashed Al-Hanini) not actively on duty or regularly present in facility to oversee food prep and handling activities. Discussed with PIC/current manager the importance of obtaining CFSM certificate. CFSM must be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial position over routine food activities. PIC must obtain CFSM certificate as soon as possible and submit copy to health department upon completion.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of fries stored on floor of outdoor walk in freezer. All food items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to protect against contamination.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not posted. Most recent report must be prominently displayed in public view.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3-compartment dish sink with no sanitizer test strips available to test sanitizer concentration. Obtain sanitizer test strips and test concentration regularly. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours or when soiled/lowered concentration.

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 black, organic build up on ceiling attachments in walk in cooler. Advised deep cleaning.

Jan 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 745 violations

5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper reheating procedures for hot holding. Observed chicken being reheated by placing cold chicken in warming cabinet - reheated poultry incapable of reaching 165 for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Chicken must be reheated to an internal temperature of 165F for 15 seconds prior to being hot held at 135F or higher. Pull all cold chicken that was just placed in the warmer cabinet and reheat in fryer.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no soap available at hand sink in main kitchen. Hand wash sink must be fully supplied with hot running water, soap, hand drying provisions, and a nearby garbage receptacle to help ensure proper hand washing. Supply soap for hand sink.

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 hamburger patties and pies stored uncovered in the reach in freezer and subject to contamination. Also observed uncovered chicken and hush puppies in reach in coolers throughout main kitchen and subject to contamination. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

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: Yes

Observed inconsistent date marking. Observed several items stored in reach in coolers with no form of date marking (i.e., chicken, cole slaw, fish). All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertop. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Replace solution every 4 hours or sooner if soiled - test concentration.

Jul 31, 2025

Followup

Score: 961 violation

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 cole slaw and conch salad stored in WIC with no form of date marking. Items must be properly date marked and disposed according to date.

Jul 28, 2025

Followup

Score: 785 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed improper hot holding of fried chicken in warmer cabinet - cooked poultry not held at 135F or above. Corrective action: dispose all out of temperature chicken and repair or replace warmer cabinet. Hot held items must maintain an internal temperature of 135F or higher. Use stem thermometer to monitor internal temperatures regularly.

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 hamburger patties and pies stored uncovered in the reach in freezer and subject to contamination. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed packaged food stored in direct contact with ice and the food in the package is subject to contamination (i.e., ice buildup on food boxes stored under leak in walk in freezer). Repair leak and ensure no food items are stored under leak (until repaired) as this serves as a contamination risk.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ice scoop in ice machine laying handle down and in direct contact with ready to consume ice.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed heavy grease build-up on hood system. Degrease and clean ventilation hood

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 807 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Improper hot holding of fried chicken in warmer. Observed fried chicken being held at a hot holding temperature of 116 F. Corrective action: Chicken must be discarded that is not being held at correct temperature.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hand drying provision at handwash sink at the time of inspection. Corrective action: All hand wash sinks must have a hand drying provision present at all times.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(o) - manual warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization using detergent sanitizers(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer not at the required concentration. Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration below the required 50-100 ppm in three compartment sink and table use buckets. Corrective action: Chlorine sanitizer buckets must maintain a concentration of 50-100ppm at all times.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop in ice machine laying handle down in ice machine.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bowls on shelf are not stored inverted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bottom of freezer in prep area has food and particles along the bottom.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(n) - exhaust ventilation hood systems, designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping on food/equipment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed grease build-up on the hood system.

Mar 18, 2025

Followup

Score: 916 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed batters and ingredients removed from original packaging and stored in containers with no label for identification purposes. Label all ingredients with common name once removed from original packaging.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed warmer cabinet with no internal ambient temperature thermometer. Thermometer must be accurate and conspicuously located to ensure cabinet is holding at a temperature of 135F or higher.

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

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Most recent inspection report not posted. Most recent report must be prominently displayed in public view.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3-compartment dish sink with no sanitizer test strips available to test sanitizer concentration. Obtain sanitizer test strips and test concentration regularly. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours or when soiled/lowered concentration.

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 heavily soiled components and handles of reach in coolers - heavily soiled with batter/juices. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy grease build up on vent hood. Clean and degrease vent hood and nearby areas.

Mar 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 793 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food in hot hold cabinet not hot holding at 135F. Hot hold cabinet may need to be replaced. This is the 3rd time this violation is marked off consecutively.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food not covered in reach in cooler. *Cover all foods.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No date marking in reach in cooler. *Date mark all foods.

Mar 5, 2025

Followup

Score: 852 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food in hot hold cabinet not hot holding at 135F. Hot hold foods must be 135F or hotter.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No date marking in reach in cooler. *Date mark all foods.

Mar 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 872 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in hot hold cabinet not hot holding at 135F. Hot hold foods must be 135F or hotter.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in prep top cooler and reach in cooler not covered. *Keep all foods covered.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready to eat foods (raw eggs stored over lemonade and onions in WIC). Raw animal foods should never be stored above ready to consume items due to contamination risk.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(b) - outdoor storage surface, constructed of nonabsorbent material & sloped to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed open lids on outdoor dumpster. Lids must remain closed when not actively in use to prevent pest harboring/attraction.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken in warming cabinet hot holding at 107 degrees Fahrenheit. *Warming cabinet was turned on high. Replace cabinet and get unit that will hold chicken at 135F or higher.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed flour and sugar scoops out in the open. *Store scoops in a lidded container.

Nov 15, 2023

Initial

Score: 991 violation

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 leak at rear of walk in freezer. Repair leak. In the mean time, ensure no food items are stored under the active leak to protect against contamination.