Waycross, Ware County

Center Elementary School

2114 DOROTHY ST WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
97
May 5, 2026
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
9

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

May 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 971 violation

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Walk-in freezer was being worked on at the time of inspection. The food was still frozen in the WIF and internal temperature of the WIF was 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(a) - equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed "wet nesting" of stainless steel pans. All equipment and utensils must be fully sir dried prior to stacking.

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 dust buildup on vent fans in walk in cooler. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleaning.

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mop stored down inside mop sink. Mops are to be hung up or stored in solution when not in use.

May 7, 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 black residue/buildup on gaskets of milk cooler in front food service area. Advised deep cleaning.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(4)(a)3 - equipment, clothes washer & dryer, contamination prevention (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak in walk in freezer. Repair unit. In the meantime, ensure no food items are stored under area of leak as this could prove to be a potential contamination risk.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 982 violations

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed broken/missing baseboard tile in walk in cooler (right side of door when inside cooler). Also observed busted/missing floor tiles at entryway to 200B room of cafeteria (dish washing area). Repair busted/missing tiles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed Heavy buildup of dust on air return in single service dry storage area. Clean dust to ensure proper ventilation.

Aug 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 981 violation

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed broken/missing baseboard tile in walk in cooler (right side of door when inside cooler. Also observed busted/missing floor tiles at entryway to 200B room of cafeteria (dish washing area). Repair busted/missing tiles.

May 7, 2024

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 black residue/buildup on gaskets of milk cooler in front food service area. Advised deep cleaning.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(c) - floor and wall junctures, coved, & enclosed or sealed, water-flushed floors provided with drains & graded to drain (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed broken/missing baseboard tile in walk in cooler (right side of door when inside cooler. Also observed busted/missing floor tiles at entryway to 200B room of cafeteria (dish washing area). Repair busted/missing tiles.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

The 3-compartment sink doesn't have a wash and sanitize label.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cracked/broken light shields in dish wash area. *Replace light shields.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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 busted/torn gaskets on milk cooler in front food service area. Replace damaged gaskets.