Waycross, Ware County

Huddle House

1010 MEMORIAL DRIVE WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
94
Apr 13, 2026
City
Waycross
County
Ware
Inspections
8

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 13, 2026

Routine

Score: 943 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 build up on underside of juice dispenser/machine around nozzles. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup. Clean and sanitize juice machine.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper mop storage. Mop must be stored hanging to dry.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(i) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood shelf in walk in freezer. all nonfood-contact surfaces must be non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Seal raw wood.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Microwave on cookline dirty on the inside. Advised to clean out ever four hous.

Jan 9, 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 black buildup accumulated in soda dispensing nozzles. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup. Advised soaking in sanitizing solution and scrubbing nozzles on a routine schedule to prevent buildup.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed gaps at base of rear door. Exterior openings to facility must be fully sealed to prevent pest entry. Seal/replace door.

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 improper mop storage. Mop must be stored hanging to dry.

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 excessive food litter and debris buildup on shelving units and floors throughout facility. Advised deep cleaning

Aug 29, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Inconsistent date marking of hamburger patties in drawer cooler.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dish storage area over grill needs cleaning.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 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 open/uncovered turkey sausage in reach in freezer in front food service area. All foods must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

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 shelving units throughout front food service area/grill area to be heavily soiled with food litter, debris, and residue. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleaning.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed paint to be beeping from walls in area above 3-compartment dish sink. Remove peeling paint and reseal.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sanitizer for 3 compartment sink is not calibrated correctly. CR: Have Ecolab calibrate sanitizer dispenser.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ice scoop and bulk ice bucket must be inverted and covered when not in use.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Top shelving holding plates/bowls dirty. Bottom of reach in freezer has food residue on inside.

Sep 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 775 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed out of temperature waffle/pancake batter (78F) stored on shelf in grill area. Item pulled and disposed. Cold held items must be held at a temperature of 41F or lower. Return batter to refrigerator after use to ensure temperature remains within compliance.

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 open/uncovered biscuits in walk in freezer and uncovered sausage in reach in freezer. All foods must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

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 burgers in cooler drawer (grill area) with no form of date marking. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cook preparing/cooking food with no form of hair restraint. Hair must be properly restrained prior to engaging in food prep or cooking activities.

14D - gloves used properly

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(n)2,3,4 - gloves, use limitations, slash resistant gloves & cloth gloves (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cook changing tasks and did not change single service gloves (i.e., went from cracking raw eggs, handling ready to consume cheese, handling cooked plated meals, fist pumping/pounding customer, and then returning to cook without changing gloves).