Waycross, Ware County

DK's BBQ

701 PITTMAN ST WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
91
Dec 22, 2025
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
5

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 914 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 heavy, black organic matter build up in drink machine nozzles. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent build up. Clean and sanitize nozzles routinely.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gap at bottom of rear door where seal is in disrepair. All exterior opening to the facility must be fully sealed when not in operation to prevent pest entry. Repair seal to ensure opening can be fully sealed.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of single service items stored directly on the floor in the storage area. All items must be stored 6" off the floor in a clean, dry location to prevent potential contamination and pest harboring.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several missing floor tiles throughout areas of the main kitchen and storage areas. Repair damaged floors. Floors must be maintained easily cleanable and durable.

Jun 26, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Smoked chopped pork in refrigerator was 46 degrees Fahrenhiet.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine

Score: 923 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Slice tomatoes, onions and lettuce is reach in cooler up front, not date marked. CR: Date mark all RTE foods in cooler.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

40lbs. bag of sugar stored on floor in back storage room

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Light in side prep room is not shielded.

Mar 26, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(3)(a) - food safety manager certification (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed expired CFSM certification. Obtain updated certification and post in view of public upon completion. CFSM must be actively present in establishment and hold a managerial role over food prep, storage, handling, and cooking.

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front food service hand sink to be missing soap and paper towels/hand drying provisions. All hand sinks must be easily accessible and fully supplied with soap and appropriate hand drying provisions.

Sep 18, 2023

Routine

Score: 863 violations

1-2B - certified food protection manager

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Expired CFSM

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

No hot water at all hand sinks.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chopped pork in reach cooler not date marked. Foods in adjacent refrigerator, food not date marked.