Waycross, Ware County

Zels Cafe & Catering

320 PENDLETON ST WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
96
May 12, 2026
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
4

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 12, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

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 several wet wiping cloths stored on countertops throughout main kitchen. All wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.

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

Observed plates and dishware not stored inverted. Store dishware inverted to protect food contact surface.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 903 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

No CFSM. Get CFSM.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed two containers of food in reach in cooler that were not labeled. *Label food once it is removed from original container.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Place food service inspection in conspicuous location so patrons can view easily.

Jul 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 844 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several items in two different reach-in coolers not cold holding at 41F. *All cold holding foods must cold hold at 41F or colder. Do not use food that is not cold holding at 41F and discard.

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken in hot holding unit to be 110F. *Hot hold foods must be held at 135F or hotter.

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No CFSM. Get CFSM.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buttermilk that expired 7/14/25 and 7/28/25. *Discard buttermilk.

Mar 25, 2025

Initial

Score: 962 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No conspicuously located thermometers in holding units. Thermometers must be accurate and conspicuously located. Provide thermometers for each holding unit.

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. Supply test strips and test concentration regularly.