WAYCROSS, Ware County

Nana's Buffet

1625 ALBANY AVE WAYCROSS, GA 31503

Food
Latest score
96
Apr 21, 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 21, 2026

Routine

Score: 962 violations

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sugar, rice and flour in large storage containers with no form of labeling. All food items removed from original packaging must be properly labeled during storage for identification purposes.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust buildup on ceiling in ice machine room. Advised deep cleaning.

Sep 5, 2025

Followup

Score: 991 violation

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 black, organic build up on vent covers throughout main kitchen. Clean vents.

Sep 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 814 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 potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ham chunks and sausage links stored on the countertop-ice bath and temping higher than 41F. Ice was not in contact with stainless steel pan to appropriately conduct the cold temperatures. Also observed walk in cooler to be malfunctioning and incapable of holding foods at 41F or lower. See temperatures listed above. Disposed all out of temperature items. Maintenance contacted to repair cooler.

4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed uncovered food items throughout main kitchen (i.e., uncovered margarine, sugar, and seasonings on lower shelves). All items must be stored covered to prevent contamination.

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: Yes

Observed "wet nesting" of stainless steel mixing bowls and pans in dishware storage area. All dishware/utensils must be fully air dried prior to stacking

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed concrete throughout dry storage area, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and dish washing area. Reseal floors - floors must be maintained cleanable and durable.

Mar 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 935 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 uncovered food items throughout main kitchen (i.e., uncovered margarine, sugar, and seasonings on lower shelves). All items must be stored covered to prevent contamination.

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 mixing bowls and pans in dishware storage area. All dishware/utensils must be fully air dried prior to stacking

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Self-closing apparatus mission from both men's and women's restroom doors. Bathroom doors must be tight-fitting and self-closing.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed exposed concrete throughout dry storage area, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and dish washing area. Reseal floors - floors must be maintained cleanable and durable.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed improper mop storage (stored in mop bucket). Mops must be rinsed after use and stored hanging to dry

Aug 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(a) - handwashing cleanser, availability (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed hand wash sink in grill/main kitchen area to be missing soap and hand drying provisions/paper towels. Hand washing facilities must be fully supplied with soap, hand drying provisions, and a nearby garbage receptacle. Supply handsink.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed concrete throughout dry storage area, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and dish washing area. Reseal floors - floors must be maintained cleanable and durable.

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). Mops must be rinsed after use and stored hanging to dry.

Feb 14, 2024

Routine

Score: 913 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 mold/mildew buildup on interior ice shield of ice machine. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours or at a frequency to prevent build up and contamination (whichever comes first).

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(d) - food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed sugar stored in mayonnaise container. All food items removed from original packaging must be properly labeled during storage for identification purposes.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed exposed concrete throughout dry storage area, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and dish washing area. Reseal floors - floors must be maintained cleanable and durable.

Aug 22, 2023

Followup

Score: 944 violations

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 multiple pans of prepped chicken in walk in cooler with no form of date marking. All TCS foods must be properly date marked and used/disposed according to date.

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 exposed raw wood on shelving units in main kitchen. Re-paint/seal wood shelves. Food and non-food contact surfaces must be maintained non-absorbent, durable, and easily cleanable.

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 concrete throughout dry storage area, walk in cooler, walk in freezer, and dish washing area. Reseal floors - floors must be maintained cleanable and durable.

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 paint peeling from walls in dish room. Sand peeling paint - repaint. Also observed heavily soiled air vents throughout lobby and dining area. Advised deep cleaning. Physical components of building must be maintained.

Aug 16, 2023

Routine

Score: 804 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 consume items. Observed raw eggs and raw bacon stored directly above prepped banana pudding. No raw animal foods should be stored over ready to consume items or items with lower required cook temperatures. COS: eggs and bacon moved to alternative area in walk in cooler

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 out of temperature sliced/diced tomatoes (55F), diced ham (60F), and cheese (59F) stored in ice bath in grill prep area. Also observed improper cold holding temperatures on salad bar: boiled eggs (56F), chicken salad (51F), cottage cheese (52F), and diced tomatoes (52F). All cold held items must maintain an internal temp of 41F or lower. Out of temperature items disposed and more ice added to salad bar to help achieve proper temperatures. Discussed means to help food stay cool (i.e., using stainless steel pans for items in ice bath to help conduct the cold temperature from the ice to the food and keeping items in grill area covered to capture and maintain cool air).

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 mixing bowls and pans in dishware storage area. All dishware/utensils must be fully air dried prior to stacking

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed missing floor tiles under fryers in grill area. Also observed exposed raw concrete in area leading to walk in cooler and dry storage area. Reseal floors and replace tiles. Floors must be maintained cleanable and durable.