Jin's Buffet
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Jin's Buffet, located at 325 S Liberty St in Waynesboro, GA, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 25, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified one critical and two minor violations related to food separation, contamination prevention, and proper glove usage. Review of five past inspections shows a consistent pattern of low-risk classifications for the establishment.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed Egg Rolls to be cooked stored in Raw Chicken Box COS Thown Out at time of inspection
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: observed raw Chicken in a bin setting on the floor next to the prep table cos moved to shelf
14D - gloves used properly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: used glove left on prep table not in area of preperation thrown awar
78
Dec 8, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.04(4)(t)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: observed dead bug carcasses on top of soap dispenser in kitchen, ca-clean thoroughly
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: observed roof leak in kitchen, CA-repair asap (keep any food items covered while moving underneath area until repair is completed).
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
511-6-1.07(2)(k)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: observed crab rangoons, chicken wings, ribs in freezer stored uncovered, CA-place lids or plastic wrap covering over stored food items to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
78
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
4-1A - food separated and protected
Inspector notes: marinate raw chicken over marinated raw shrimp cos Items were covered rearranged in RIC
86
Dec 11, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: 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
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee without hair restraint CA placed cap on head at time of inspection
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
78
May 23, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 3 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw Chicken on top shelf of Walk In Cooler COS Thrown out at time of inspection
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Wet wiping cloth laying on prep table Not is sanitize solution COS placed wet cloth in sani bucket
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Water temp in sanitizer only 95 Degrees Sanitizer solution 100ppm CLa
78
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