Waycross, Ware County

Fuji Express Westside

1832 S GEORGIA PKWY W WAYCROSS, GA 31503

Food
Latest score
95
Apr 6, 2026
City
Waycross
County
Ware
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.

Apr 6, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed roach in kitchen area. Manager said the facility was treated for pest yesterday.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw exposed concrete floor throughout main kitchen. *Seal floors to maintain cleanability.

Aug 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Cooked food that must be cooled down must be placed in a cooler unit until it reaches 41F or colder. Yum yum sauce must be stored in pans no more than 6 inches in depth.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Vegetables stored in pan with holes for straining which could cause contamination during storage. *Store food in solid pan.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw exposed concrete floor throughout main kitchen. *Seal floors to maintain cleanability.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed air returns to be soiled and rusted in main kitchen. *Replace air returns.

Mar 5, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drink pitcher in hand wash sink. *Keep hand wash sink clear and ready to use at all times.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sugar scoop stored in sugar bin with handle touching sugar. *Store scoop upright or in a separate container.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed raw exposed concrete floor throughout main kitchen. *Seal floors to maintain cleanability.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed air returns to be soiled and rusted in main kitchen. *Replace air returns.

Feb 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 864 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed vegetables not cold holding at 41F or colder. *Replace pans with solid pans and put ice/ice water high enough around container to help it stay cold. If vegetables are par cooked, cool them down in walk-in cooler before transferring to ice containers. Observed par cooked beef/steak and chicken not cold holding at 41F. Cool steak/beef and chicken to 41F in walk-in cooler before placing in ice containers or cook all meat to order at required cooking temperatures to serve immediately.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw exposed concrete floor throughout main kitchen. *Seal floors to maintain cleanability.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease is covering grounds outside of facility near a/c units. Grease appears to be running off roof and down into rain gutters to discharge on the ground.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed air returns to be soiled and rusted in main kitchen. *Replace air returns.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 855 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rice being held on countertop at 65F (left over from day before and previously stored in WIC). Rice must be cold held at a temperature of 41F or lower. Dispose out of temperature rice.

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

Observed potentially hazardous food (steak) not held at 135F or higher. Observed par cooked beef being hot held on flat top at 116F. Advised steak should be held at 135F or higher or time as a public health control measures must be incorporated and approved.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed "mold-like"/slimy buildup on ice shield and interior components of ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exposed, raw concrete floors throughout main kitchen. Floors must be maintained durable, easily cleanable, and non-absorbent. Seal floors.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed air returns throughout main kitchen to be soiled and rusted. Replace air returns.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 904 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired CFSM certification. Update certification and provide copy of updated certificate to health department upon completion.

11A - proper cooling methods used: adequate equipment for temperature control

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(e) - cooling methods (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed "yum-yum" sauce to be prepped and cooled in large 30-gallon trash can. Sauce must be placed in shallow pans to allow for proper cooling.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ceiling tiles in disrepair. *Replace ceiling tiles. Seal concrete floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Air returns are soiled and rusted. *Replace air returns.

Aug 17, 2023

Routine

Score: 876 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

*CFSM expired. *Get CFSM renewed.

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rice in kitchen not covered. *Keep all foods covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed microwave walls and ceiling covered in food splatter. *Clean microwave.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sauce stored in large 30+ gallon bucket. *Sauce is to be prepared and stored in smaller containers to allow for proper temperature storage of food.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ceiling tiles in disrepair. *Replace ceiling tiles. Seal concrete floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Air returns are rusted. *Replace air returns.