Waycross, Ware County

Burger King

1710 MEMORIAL DR WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
96
Feb 23, 2026
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
6

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 23, 2026

Routine

Score: 963 violations

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed thermometers missing in reach-in coolers. *Replace thermometers.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Floor of walk-in freezer covered in ice. *Remove ice from floor.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Exhaust system above broiler is heavily stained. *Clean exhaust system.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed warped lid on reach in freezer cooler. *Replace lid. Walk-in freezer door won't close due to ice buildup. *Repair or replace door.

Mar 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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 build-up of food debris/crumb accumulations on countertops near bun warmer and fryer. Clean/sanitize countertops and around/under equipment regularly to prevent buildup

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 in walk in freezer. Ensure no food items are stored under area of leak until leak is repaired as this proves to be a potential contamination risk.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed sliced tomatoes and cheese stored in walk in cooler with no form of date marking. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date. Corrected onsite - date labels created.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several live flies in main kitchen, food prep areas, and lobby. Areas must be free of pests/insects. Discussed pest control measures that had been put into place.

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 fan cover in walk in cooler to be loose and separating from fan/wall. Re-secure fan cover.

Jan 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 983 violations

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bare concrete around mop sink basin. *Tile around basin or seal concrete.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Air returns need to be painted to keep paint from peeling from them.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed stained and damaged ceiling tiles. *Replace tiles.

Jul 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a few live flies in main kitchen, food prep areas, and lobby. Areas must be free of pests/insects. Discussed pest control measures that had been put into place.

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 food debris, crumbs, and trash under equipment and scattered on floors of main kitchen. Advised deep cleaning.