Arby's

2469 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31503

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Arby's stretching back to 2024. The most recent report on file is from Apr 27, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surfaces”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Waycross facility scores 89, putting Arby's on the weaker side. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed heavy food splatter accumulated on ceilings of all 3 microwaves/mini oven warmers. Ensure food contact surfaces are cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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

Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food items stored under leak in WIF with deposits of ice/water on boxes. Ensure no food items are stored under leak until repaired as this could be a potential contamination risk.

511-6-1.04(4)(i)

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed food splatter on ceiling of stove. *Clean stove.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Observed build up of food splatter on microwave ceiling. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned and sanitized at a rate to prevent buildup.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed gap at rear exterior door where sweep is busted/missing. Door doesn't fully seal when closed. All exterior doors must fully seal to prevent pest entry.

511-6-1.07(2)(m)

Aug 9, 2024

Routine

4 minor violations.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed numerous flying insects/fruit flies throughout facility. Areas must be free of pests.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: Observed dead roach in main kitchen. Remove dead insects.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed signs of water damage on numerous ceiling tiles throughout dining area. Repair leaks and replace damaged tiles.

511-6-1.07(2)(a)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust buildup on vents in restrooms. Also noted vent cover in women's restroom to be detached/loose. Re-secure and clean vents. Also noted lack of ventilation in both restrooms (women's and men's). Repair to ensure proper ventilation.

511-6-1.07(5)(d)

Feb 5, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed ceiling of microwave covered in food splatter and underside of drink machine/ice chute soiled. *Clean microwave and drink machine.

10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bottles of milk that expired on 1/29/24. *Discard milk.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Arby's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Arby's on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Arby's?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Arby's.

How does Arby's compare to other restaurants in Waycross?

Arby's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Waycross average of 89.

Has Arby's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Arby's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Arby's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Arby's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Arby's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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