Burke County Middle School

356 Southside Dr, Waynesboro, GA 30830

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Burke County Middle School five times, with records going back to 2024. Burke County Middle School was last inspected on Jan 30, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

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

“Proper date marking and disposition” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Waynesboro facility scores 88, putting Burke County Middle School on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine

2 major violations.

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3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Inspector notes: observed badly dented can of mandarin oranges, CA-dispose of all cans with dents within 1" of lids that may compromise the seal and allow for harmful bacteria to enter the vessel.

511-6-1.04(3)(e)

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

Inspector notes: observed ice machine encrusted with pink slime CA-clean thoroughly and increase cleaning frequency

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

Aug 18, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed no hand soap at handwashing station, COS refilled at time of inspection

511-6-1.07(3)(a)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: observed rack with grilled chicken and spaghetti in walk in cooler with no date marking. COS-disposed of

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed sanitizing solution empty at warewash sink and not being dispensed into for proper sanitizing COS replaced at time of inspection, observed test strips at sink expired in 2022.CA replace strips

511-6-1.05(3)(h)

Feb 3, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: observed butter, cheese, and lettuce out of original packaging with no date marked. COS-thrown out

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Containers marked Ranch Dressing not original container or proper storage container for ranch dressing COS removed from those containers and placed in appropriate clear plastic containers

Mar 12, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wiping Cloths 2X laying on prep surface area COS removed and put in sani bucket

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burke County Middle School last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burke County Middle School on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burke County Middle School?

Across the inspection record, “proper date marking and disposition” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burke County Middle School.

How does Burke County Middle School compare to other restaurants in Waynesboro?

Burke County Middle School most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Waynesboro average of 88.

Has Burke County Middle School's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burke County Middle School have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burke County Middle School 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 Burke County Middle School inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burke County Middle School is inspected around three times per year on average.

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