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Jin's Buffet
325 S LIBERTY ST , WAYNESBORO, GA 30830 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (September 23, 2026): Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and food storage.
Inspection history
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B88September 23, 20267 violations
Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, chemical safety and food storage.
Observed ice machine with mold-like substance built up, ca-clean/sanitize thoroughly.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed box of chips used in soups stored below a box containing various medicines COS-medicine box was moved to another location separate from food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(o) - medicines, restriction & storage (p, pf)”Observed box of chicken and bowl of shrimp in walk in freezer stored uncovered. CA-cover all stored food items.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed box of chicken in walk in freezer stored on floor ca-keep all food items stored >6" off of floor, observed fly tape trap hanging above prep top table Cos-moved away from food prep area, placed by back door, observed bucket of sauce being prepped on the floor by prep top table cos-moved to the table off of ground, observed sneeze guard by sauce area of cold holding buffet, sauced uncovered, missing ca-repair/replace asap to prevent contamination.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”Observed fly tape over prep top table.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”Observed sneeze guard by sauce area of cold holding buffet, sauced uncovered, missing ca-repair/replace asap to prevent contamination.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(v) - condiments, protection (c)”Observed bucket of sauce being prepped on the floor by prep top table cos-moved to the table off of ground,.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”B87March 25, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed Egg Rolls to be cooked stored in Raw Chicken Box COS Thown Out at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Observed raw Chicken in a bin setting on the floor next to the prep table cos moved to shelf.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Used glove left on prep table not in area of preperation thrown awar.
−1 point · Cited as “null”B88December 8, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed crab rangoons, chicken wings, ribs in freezer stored uncovered, CA-place lids or plastic wrap covering over stored food items to prevent contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed fried chicken stored by handwashing sink which has no splash guard and the chicken was not covered well, CA-move chicken away from sink and cover thoroughly while not actively using for cooking. observed broccoli in kitchen not covered thoroughly, ca-cover well while not actively using for cooking.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(t) - food preparation (c)”Observed fly tapes hanging from ceiling in kitchen (not approved for pest control measures) ca-can be used on the outside of the facility but not in the kitchen or dining room, move to another location or dispose of.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(k) - insect control devices (c)”Observed dead bug carcasses on top of soap dispenser in kitchen, ca-clean thoroughly.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed roof leak in kitchen, CA-repair asap (keep any food items covered while moving underneath area until repair is completed).
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A91June 11, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.
Marinate raw chicken over marinated raw shrimp cos Items were covered rearranged in RIC.
−9 points · Cited as “null”B85December 11, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Raw Chicken in reach in cooler over bacon wrapped crab. breaded cooked chicken to refry stored in raw chicken box COS Thrown out at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Employee without hair restraint CA placed cap on head at time of inspection.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Observed Glue Board wrappers in trash can. Must call Pest Control to place rodent boxes out FSE manager can not perform their own pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “null”B86May 23, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Raw Chicken on top shelf of Walk In Cooler COS Thrown out at time of inspection.
−9 points · Cited as “null”Wet wiping cloth laying on prep table Not is sanitize solution COS placed wet cloth in sani bucket.
−3 points · Cited as “null”Water temp in sanitizer only 95 Degrees Sanitizer solution 100ppm CLa.
−2 points · Cited as “null”Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit FSP 017-1502. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.