Waycross, Ware County

King Claw Juicy Seafood & Bar

1803 KNIGHT AVE STE 1 WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
93
Apr 27, 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.

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

Score: 932 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 slimy, organic build up on ice shield of ice machine. Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency to prevent buildup. Clean and sanitize ice machine and dispose any potentially contaminated ice.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping rags stores on countertop in grill area. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.

Sep 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 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 water/ice leaking on boxes of chicken in WIF. Repair leak. In the meantime, ensure no food items are stored under leak as this could prove to be a potential contamination risk.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed rodent activity as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed a few rodent droppings throughout the main kitchen under shelving units (oil shelving unit, dry storage shelving, and soda syrup shelving). Advised deep cleaning under all shelving units to remove debris.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

Score: 923 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping rags stores on countertop in grill area. Wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.

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 exterior door in main kitchen; thereby, not allowing door to be fully sealed. Outer openings of facility must be properly sealed to prevent pest entry. Repair/replace sweep at bottom of door to ensure proper closure.

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: Yes

Observed leak in walk in freezer. Until leak is repaired, ensure no food items are stored under area with leak (as this poses a potential contamination risk).

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed live roach in main kitchen and dead roach on floor of storage area near restrooms. Facility must be free of pests.

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 slimy residue and food debris buildup at rear of prep top cooler. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings.

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 leak in walk in freezer. Until leak is repaired, ensure no food items are stored under area with leak (as this poses a potential contamination risk).

Feb 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 922 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 microwave ceiling to be heavily soiled with food splatter and residue. Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned at a frequency 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 TCS food items with no consistent method of date marking (i.e., shrimp, fish, chicken, tomatoes, seafood, etc.). Ensure all TCS foods are properly date marked with a consistent method and used/disposed according to date.

Aug 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready to eat foods. Observed raw chicken stored directly above dessert pastries in reach in cooler (grill area). Also observed Raw seafood stored above ready to consume lettuce and salad items in walk in cooler. No raw animal foods should be stored above ready to consume foods or foods with lower required cook temperatures. Improper storage poses severe contamination risk. Corrected onsite: raw animal foods moved to lower shelving units.

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 single service condiment cups stored on floor in main kitchen. All single service items must be stored at least 6" above floor surface to protect against contamination and prevent pest harboring.