Waycross, Ware County

Memorial Drive Elementary School

2580 AMBROSE ST WAYCROSS, GA 31503

Food

Latest score

May 4, 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 4, 2026

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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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

Raw wood shelving used in storage area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(d) - ventilation hood system, adequacy, adequate to prevent grease & condensation build-up (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dust accumulation in hood system.

Dec 16, 2025

Routine

Score: 981 violation

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16C - sewage and waste water properly disposed

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Grease trap out back of the kitchen is not completely sealed from surface water or entrapment.

Aug 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Fan on wall in prep area (above three compartment sink) has dust along the guard of it.

May 8, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 exposed raw wood on shelving units in dry storage area due to worn/missing paint. Paint/seal any exposed wood to ensure surfaces remain non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Sides of microwave in main dining area have food splatter along them.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

On left side prep area utensil drawer has oil spilled into it.

May 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 982 violations

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15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed 3-compartment dish sink to be missing "wash, rinse, sanitize" labels. Each compartment of sink must be properly labeled according to function. Labels must be durable and maintained legible.

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 busted light shield in dry storage area. Replace shield. Also observed exposed raw wood on shelving units in dry storage area due to worn/missing paint. Paint/seal any exposed wood to ensure surfaces remain non-absorbent and easily cleanable.

Mar 6, 2024

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Mop stored in rolling bucket without sanitizing solution.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 991 violation

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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 dishes storage area (rack by ice machine). All dishware/utensils must be fully air dried prior to stacking.