Jin's Buffet

325 S Liberty St, Waynesboro, GA 30830

Asian / Fusion

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Jin's Buffet five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Jin's Buffet's latest score of 78 falls below the Waynesboro average of 88. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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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

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)

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jin's Buffet last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jin's Buffet on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Jin's Buffet compare to other restaurants in Waynesboro?

Jin's Buffet most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Waynesboro average of 88.

Has Jin's Buffet's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jin's Buffet have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jin's Buffet 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 Jin's Buffet inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jin's Buffet is inspected around three times per year on average.

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