Waycross, Ware County

Dairy Queen

120 SCREVEN VIA WAYCROSS, GA 31501

Food

Latest score

May 18, 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.

May 18, 2026

Routine

Score: 933 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed can opener blade to be covered in food. *Clean can opener after using so food surface is clean for next use.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed areas of kitchen to be missing tile/grout and holding water/food debris in the cracks. Replace tile/grout. Remove extra foam along wall so area can have a cleanable smooth surface.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Replace broken light switch cover in stairway.

Dec 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed what appears to be rodent fecal pellets. *Get pest control to investigate situation.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed areas of kitchen to be missing tile/grout and holding water/food debris in the cracks. Replace tile/grout. Remove extra foam along wall so area can have a cleanable smooth surface.

Jun 17, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed several live flies throughout main kitchen. *Take pest control measures to remove/keep flies out. Observed what appears to be rodent fecal pellets. *Get pest control/take measures to remove and prevent rodents from being in facility.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed areas of kitchen to be missing tile/grout and holding water/food debris in the cracks. Replace tile/grout.

Aug 12, 2024

Followup

Score: 934 violations

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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 - specifically within cake decorating area. No insects should be present in food prep areas. Also observed an excessive amount of live flies in dining area/lobby. Discussed pest control measures.

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: Yes

Observed areas of kitchen to be missing tile/grout and holding water/food debris in the cracks. Replace tile/grout.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Ceiling in kitchen area is in disrepair. Replace ceiling where water damaged has occurred.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(f) - drying mops (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper mop storage (stored in mop bucket). Mop must be stored hanging to dry.

Aug 1, 2024

Routine

Score: 893 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed cheese, tomatoes, coleslaw not cold holding at required cold hold temperature. *Food items must cold hold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Areas of kitchen are missing tile/grout and holding water and food debris in the cracks. *Replace tile/grout. There is a foul smell coming from where the old ice cream is stuck between damaged tiles.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Ceiling in kitchen area is in disrepair. *Replace ceiling where water damaged occurred.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine

Score: 954 violations

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed actively peeling paint throughout main kitchen, grill area, and front food service area; thereby, posing a contamination risk to food prepped and stored in these areas. Remove peeling paint from ceiling and refinish.

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 areas throughout kitchen patched and repaired with spray foam. All repairs to non-food contact surfaces must be made with non-absorbent, easily cleanable material.

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 throughout facility to be peeling, damaged, and holes forming. In need of repair.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(f) - lighting intensity, adequate in food prep, storage & service areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed blown light in upstairs dry storage area. Repair light to ensure adequate lighting.

Jul 20, 2023

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed pieces of paint peeling from ceiling in front kitchen area.* Remove peeling paint and paint kitchen ceiling.

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bare wood shelf in walk in freezer. *Paint or seal wooden shelf.