Waycross, Ware County

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar

1901 MEMORIAL DR WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food

Latest score

Apr 8, 2026

City

Waycross

County

Ware

Inspections

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 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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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 uncovered sauces and toppings in grill area. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination. Cover all food items.

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 food splatter/residue buildup on interior of prep top cooler lids. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup. Clean/sanitize lids.

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: Yes

Observed clean plates and bowls not being stored inverted throughout kitchen area. Store inverted to protect food contact surface.

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Spray bottle in front of grill is not labeled. Cook stated it is water.

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 and plates are not stored inverted in kitchen area.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Equipment in kitchen area has food/dust buildup on it.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

In walk in freezer, to the right of the door, there is food buildup along it.

Jun 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered chicken stored in reach-in cooler. *All food items must be covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed what appeared to be mildew on ceiling of ice machine and underside of drink machines. *Clean machines.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor/wall junction in disrepair in areas of kitchen. *Replace damaged areas.

Aug 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed uncovered salad mix stored in reach in cooler and cooler drawer. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination. COS: lids provided for any uncovered items.

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 food debris buildup in right, rear corner of walk in cooler (near door to WIF). Advised deep cleaning.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed paint between ceiling tiles (throughout dining area) to be peeling and flaking. Repair ceiling throughout.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach in hand wash sink (located at entryway to main kitchen). Areas/facility must be free of pests/insects.

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 clean plates and bowls stored right side up. Clean dishware and utensils must be stored covered or inverted to protect food contact surface.

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: Yes

Observed interior of reach in coolers and reach in freezers to be heavily soiled with food residue and debris. Advised deep cleaning.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed paint between ceiling tiles (throughout dining area) to be peeling and flaking. Repair ceiling throughout.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 925 violations

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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 uncovered bacon, croutons, and sauces throughout prep line in main kitchen. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed floors throughout main kitchen and walk in freezer to be heavily soiled with residue and old food debris. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings to prevent buildup.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in coolers and freezers to be littered with food debris and buildup. Advised deep cleaning.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed ceiling throughout main kitchen in disrepair - kitchen ceiling tiles/tracts are peeling paint. Repair or replace tiles and tracts.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed busted/missing floor tiles at the rear-right portion of walk in cooler. Area with missing tiles is harboring excessive amount of old food residue. Replace tiles.