Waycross, Ware County

Rodeo Mexican Restaurant

2020 MEMORIAL DR WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food

Latest score

Apr 20, 2026

City

Waycross

County

Ware

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Apr 20, 2026

Routine

Score: 924 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed salsa not covered in reach-in cooler. *Keep all foods covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice machine ceiling to be soiled with what appeared to be slight mildew build-up. *Clean ice machine.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed roach in kitchen area. *Take measures to remove pest and keep from entering facility.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace missing grout and paint/seal concrete block and floors in facility.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Refried bean in first WIC cooler not at 41 degrees Fahrenheit. They were made the day before. CA: Refried beans were thrown out.

Feb 21, 2025

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer at dish sink is not reading strong enough.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Bad odor coming from waiter's station under ice bind.

Jul 3, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed chicken in walk-in freezer not covered. *Keep all foods covered.

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed soiled underside of drink machine. *Clean and sanitize underside of drink machine daily.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed "wet nesting" of stainless-steel pans in main kitchen. *Dry pans before stacking.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust/grease build up on ceiling, light covers, and walls in multiple areas of kitchen. Advised deep cleaning.

Feb 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed accumulations of slimy buildup on ice shield of ice machine. Also observed soiled underside of drink machine. Advised to clean and sanitize surfaces at a rate to prevent buildup.

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 in main kitchen. Equipment, dishes, and utensils must be fully air dried prior to stacking.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 912 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mold-like buildup on ice shield in ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned/sanitized every 4 hours or at a rate to prevent buildup.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several dead roaches on floor throughout main kitchen. Also observed a few live flies in kitchen area. Areas must be free of pests. Remove dead insects.