Waycross, Ware County

Children First

401 REED ST WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
99
Dec 12, 2025
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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: No

Observed buildup of dust and mildew on air vents, returns, and nearby ceiling tiles throughout main kitchen. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings.

Jun 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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 slimy buildup on ice shield on the interior of the ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup. Clean and sanitize interior of ice machine.

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: Yes

Observed grease and dust buildup on ventilation hood. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleaning/maintenance.

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 942 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes in hand wash sink. Corrective action: Place dishes in three compartment sink and allow the hand sink to be accessible at all times.

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: Yes

Ventilation hood system has dust and grease build-up.

Mar 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 972 violations

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice scooper must be covered or lidded when not in use.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Hood filters greasy and dusty.

Sep 8, 2023

Routine

Score: 953 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(g) - handwashing sinks, nos/capacities (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop stored inside of handwash sink. Corrective action: Handwashing sink must be accessible at all times and only used for handwashing.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ceiling vents have dust accumulation.

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: No

Hood system has dust accumulation.