Waycross, Ware County

Checker's

1918 MEMORIAL DR WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
94
May 29, 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.

May 29, 2026

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mildew on ceiling of ice machine. *Clean ice machine ceiling. Observed microwave ceiling and walls heavily soiled with food splatter. *Clean microwave.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed busted base boards/tiles along walls in facility. *Repair or replace damaged walls/tiles.

Oct 2, 2025

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(i) - storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed leak in walk in freezer that was allowing ice/water to accumulate on boxes of chicken stored below the leak. Repair leak. In the meantime, ensure no food items are stored under the active leak as this could prove to be a potential contamination risk.

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 baseboards/tiles throughout facility - specifically on the right side of the fryers. Repair damaged or missing tiles.

Mar 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 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 excessive amounts of food splatter on microwave ceiling. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent build up.

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. Dishware must be fully air dried prior to stacking.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 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 "mold-like" build up on interior components of ice bin in ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent build up.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper mop storage (stored in mop bucket). Mops must be rinsed and stored hanging to dry.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed rusted air returns throughout main kitchen. Replace returns.

Feb 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple live flies throughout rear area of kitchen. *Take measures to prevent flies from entering facility and/or trapping them once inside.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bottom of reach-in cooler is soiled with food pieces. *Clean cooler.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Tiles/trim/case molding in need of repair or replacement throughout kitchen.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Air returns rusted. *Replace air returns.

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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 bags of open/uncovered chicken in reach in freezer in main kitchen. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed live flies throughout main kitchen. Areas must be free of inspects, rodents, and pests.