Waycross, Ware County

Jerry J's (Plant Ave)

1404 PLANT AVE WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
95
May 26, 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 26, 2026

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling of microwave to be rusted. *Replace microwave.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace old ceiling tiles and rusted air returns.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 961 violation

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Soap dispenser at hand sink next to flat top grill was not working at the time of inspection. CA: Replace batteries to dispenser or replace dispenser.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Underside of drink machines are soiled in what appears to be mildew. *When drink machine nozzles are removed for cleaning, clean the flat part around nozzle. Observed underside of shelf above hot holding unit and prep top cooler to be soiled with food splatter. *Clean daily.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Air returns in kitchen are rusted. *Replace air returns.

Sep 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Underside of drink machines are soiled in what appears to be mildew. *When drink machine nozzles are removed for cleaning, clean the flat part around nozzle.

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinking cups not in any designated area. *Keep drinks in designated area. Handles to reach in coolers were covered in food residue. *Change gloves and wash hands between task.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed foam cups stored in flour in kitchen. *Remove cups and use an actual scoop to scoop the flour.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Air returns rusted. *Replace or sand/re-paint.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 902 violations

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a tub of sour cream stored in WIC out of date, 3/8/24. CA: dispose of out of date sour cream.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice build up at WIF door, door cannot completely close.

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 uncovered biscuit dough and fish in reach in freezers throughout main kitchen. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed wet wiping clothes stored on countertops in main kitchen. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution when not in use. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.