Jerry J's 222 Ventures

1920 S Georgia Pkwy, Waycross, GA 31503

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Jerry J's 222 Ventures has been inspected six times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

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

Compared to other Waycross restaurants (averaging 89), there's room to close the gap. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 2, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ceiling of microwave soiled with food splatter. *Clean microwave.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Grout missing between tiles. *Replace grout.* Repeat.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed wall to appear rotted behind base tile along wall near walk-in cooler. *Repair/replace wall. Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair. *Replace ceiling tiles. Replace rusted tables/shelfs. Ice building up on floor of walk-in cooler. *Remove ice and fix unit so it doesn't drip water.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: Ceiling of microwave soiled with food splatter. *Clean microwave.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Grout missing between tiles. *Replace grout.* Repeat.

Mar 31, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ceiling of microwave soiled. *Clean microwave. Underside of drink machines and ice dispenser soiled with what appears to be mildew. *Clean machines thoroughly. Ceiling of ice machine is covered in what appears to be mildew. *Clean ice machine.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Multiple ceiling tiles in disrepair. *Replace ceiling tiles.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Air returns in kitchen soiled. *Clean air returns.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: Grout missing between tiles. *Replace grout.

Aug 22, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Ceiling of ice machine is soiled with what appears to be mildew. (machine at by drive-thru). *Clean machine.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: No thermometer in milk cooler by drive thru. *Place thermometer in view in cooler.

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Inspector notes: Observed box of single use cups stored on floor of kitchen. *Store all products a minimum of 6 inches above floor.

Aug 2, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed coleslaw, cheese, vegetables in prep top cooler not cold holding at proper temperatures. *All cold holding items must cold hold at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder.

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

Inspector notes: Ceiling of ice machine is soiled with what appears to be mildew. (machine at back of kitchen). *Clean machine.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stainless-steel pans. All utensils/pans must be fully air dried prior to stacking.

Jan 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: Observed inside lid of prep-top cooler to be heavily soiled with food debris and residue. Advised deep cleaning. Food contact surfaces must be cleaned/sanitized every 4-hours or at a rate to prevent buildup (whichever comes first).

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on countertop throughout breading area. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses. Replace sanitizer every 4-hours.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: Observed wet nesting of stainless steel pans. All utensils/pans must be fully air dried prior to stacking. Also observed wet mops stored on floor near mop sink. Mops must be stored hanging to dry.

511-6-1.05(10)(a)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed soiled floors and lower shelving units throughout main kitchen. Advised deep cleaning.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerry J's 222 Ventures last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerry J's 222 Ventures on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerry J's 222 Ventures?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jerry J's 222 Ventures.

How does Jerry J's 222 Ventures compare to other restaurants in Waycross?

Jerry J's 222 Ventures most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Waycross average of 89.

Has Jerry J's 222 Ventures' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerry J's 222 Ventures have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerry J's 222 Ventures 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 Jerry J's 222 Ventures inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jerry J's 222 Ventures is inspected around three times per year on average.

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