Waycross, Ware County

Captain Joe's

2010 PLANT AVE WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food
Latest score
93
Jun 3, 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.

Jun 3, 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 excessive food splatter build up on interior of microwave ceiling. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent build up.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed several live flies throughout main kitchen. Facility must be free of pests.

Dec 30, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Not using sanitizer in the sanitizing sink. CA: Add the adequate amount of bleach to sink to properly sanitize dishes after rinsing.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Stuffed shrimp and pork chops in WIC out of date. Past the seven day shelf life. CA: Dispose of all foods in WIC over seven days old.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Remove dust and check ventilation in bathrooms for adequate exhausting of bathroom odors. Room containing dish washer, air return is rusted.

Jun 26, 2025

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 interior of microwave to be soiled - excessive food splatter on microwave ceiling. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup.

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 residue build up and food debris littering the interior of the reach in cooler (grill area). Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold/mildew buildup on vent covers in dish pit area. Advised improved ventilation and deep cleaning to remove current buildup.

Sep 4, 2024

Routine

Score: 914 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(8)(b) - hot water and chemical-methods(p)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth sanitizer bucket measuring 0 ppm sanitizer. Replace sanitizer solution every 4 hours at minimum - test concentration.

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 prepped fish and chicken in reach in cooler (grill area) with no date marking labels. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used or disposed according to date.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(g) - wood, use limitation (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed raw wood ceiling in walk in freezer. Nonfood contact surfaces exposed to splash/spillage must be constructed and maintained non-absorbent and easily cleanable. Seal raw wood.

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 mildew buildup on interior components of prep top coolers. Advised deep cleaning and scheduled routine cleanings.

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

Score: 834 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: No

Observed middle section of salad bar (area containing pasta salads and desserts) to be malfunctioning and not holding foods at 41F or lower. Temperatures of food items in this section ranged from 46F to 52F. Dispose out of temperature foods, supply fresh foods and supply ice bath for cold holding in this section until unit is repaired. Monitor temperatures regularly to ensure they remain at 41F or lower.

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 crab legs and pinto/kidney beans stored in walk in freezer. All food items must be stored covered to protect against contamination.

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 in dry storage area and one dead roach in dish wash ware. Also observed Small fecal pellet/particles found in areas of dry storage. Remove dead insects and clean fecal residue.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ceiling, floors, and walls of dish wash room to be in disrepair. Observed water damage to walls, mold/mildew-like buildup on ceiling times, and busted/missing floor tiles. Room soon to be fully renovated. Repair floors, walls, and ceiling.

Sep 19, 2023

Routine

Score: 902 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: Yes

Observed microwave ceiling to be heavily soiled with food/soup splatter. Food contact surfaces should be cleaned and sanitized a minimum of every 4 hours or at a rate to prevent build up/potential 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 cloths stored on countertops - wet wiping rags must be stored in sanitizer solution when not actively in use. Replace sanitizer every 4 hours - test concentration.