Waycross, Ware County

Captain D's

1845 MEMORIAL DR WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food

Latest score

Mar 30, 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.

Mar 30, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 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 shrimp and fish stored in reach in freezers in grill area. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed outdoor garbage receptacle with lid open. Dumpster lids must remain closed for odor prevention/pest harboring.

Aug 6, 2025

Routine

Score: 934 violations

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12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee engaging in food prep and cooking without a hair restraint. Hair restraints must be worn when preparing food.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on countertops throughout grill area. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not actively in use. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.

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 black organic matter/mildew buildup on and around gaskets of reach in coolers and walk in cooler throughout main kitchen. 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 busted/missing floor tiles in walk in freezer and within grill/front line area (allowing water to pool). Repair damaged tiles. Also observed missing/damaged baseboards throughout dining area. Replace damaged/missing base boards.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 854 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: Yes

Observed uncovered okra stored in reach in freezer near fryer and uncovered containers of fish stored in reach in cooler in grill area. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

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 crawling in main kitchen (came from behind prep top cooler). Facility must be free of pests. Discussed pest control.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed busted/missing floor tiles in walk in freezer and within grill/front line area (allowing water to pool). Repair damaged tiles.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 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

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed missing baseboard in dining area. Also observed busted/missing floor tiles in walk in freezer. Repair damages.

Feb 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

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4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready to consume food in the walk in cooler. Observed raw fish stored over ready to consume cole slaw. Raw animal foods must never be stored above ready to consume items of any other food items with lower minimum required cook temperatures. Corrected onsite - raw animal foods moved to lower shelf.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing baseboard in dining area. Also observed busted/missing floor tiles in walk in freezer and leak in walk in freezer. Repair damages. Note: ensure no food items are stored under leak in WIF until unit is repaired as this could pose a potential contamination risk to food items.

Aug 24, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mildew on ceiling of ice machine. *Clean ice machine.

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Hot water heater is leaking water. *Repair heater plumbing.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The back wall of facility at rear of kitchen is buckling and appears to be rotting in some areas. *Repair wall as soon as possible.