Waycross, Ware County

Maryland Fried Chicken

505 STATE ST WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
91
Jan 28, 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.

Jan 28, 2026

Routine

Score: 916 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food in coolers not covered. Biscuits in kitchen not covered. *Keep all foods covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop handle stored in ice. *Keep handle of scoop out of ice contact.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Current inspection report not posted. *Keep current inspection report posted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed walk-in cooler floor to be soiled with chicken blood. *Clean floors.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace toilet paper dispenser in men's restroom.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Base boards, walls, ceilings throughout kitchen in need of replacement. One wall in kitchen appears to be rotting. *Major renovation to kitchen area is needed. Handle to walk-in cooler door is missing. *Replace handle.

Sep 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food splatter on microwave ceiling. *Clean microwave. Wipe/ clean undersides of drink machines in drive-thru area.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Some coolers do not have thermometer inside unit. *Place thermometer in unit so it is easily seen.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Raw chicken blood/fluids are covering floor of walk-in cooler. Pipe chicken run-off liquids to drop directly into drain.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed damaged/detached siding and base boards in walk in cooler unit. Repair damaged and detached components. Areas of wall in kitchen are peeling paint/wall cracking. *Repair wall/paint.

Apr 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 907 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 batter mixture stored on lower shelving unit in main kitchen. Food items/ingredients must be stored covered to protect against contamination. Cover all food items.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed numerous dead roaches under shelving unit(s) and 3-compartment dish sink. Clean facility to remove any dead pests. Pests must be properly removed and disposed. See attached pest control records.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. The FDA classifies ice as a food, and therefore, it needs to be handled with the same precautions as other food items to prevent contamination. Store ice scoop in a fashin to not contaminate ice.

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 buildup on ceiling of walk in cooler. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleaning.

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 dust buildup on air conditioning vent covers in main lobby and kitchen area. Clean vent covers to remove dust.

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 damaged/detached siding and base boards in walk in cooler unit. Repair damaged and detached components.

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 water damage on multiple ceiling tiles throughout lobby. Resolve leak and replace damaged ceiling tiles.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 945 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Large white cannister in out building with old breading on the lid and inside container.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

WIC in back of kitchen, walls and baseboards coming loose at bottom.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Shelving in WIC has food residue/mold.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Trash and debris behind ice machine up front.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

A/C return duct over dry storage in back of kitchen has dust build up.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 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 multiple containers and pans of chicken stored uncovered in walk in cooler. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

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 slimy, mold-like buildup on ice shield of ice machine. Also observed residue buildup on nozzles of drink machines. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken (bone-in, strips, and gizzards) stored in walk with no form of date marking. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

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 heavily soiled shelves of reach in freezer in main kitchen - heavily littered with food debris. Also observed floor in walk in cooler to be soiled with chicken juice. Advised deep cleaning.

Sep 7, 2023

Routine

Score: 843 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chicken and beans in walk-in cooler are not cold holding at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. *Breaker was accidently flipped according to manager. *Feed in WIC was discarded during inspection.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ceiling of microwave covered in food splatter. *Clean microwave.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Areas of floor and ceiling of kitchen are soiled. *Clean kitchen thoroughly.