Kick-Off Wing & Deli

2265 Memorial Dr, Waycross, GA 31501

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Kick-Off Wing & Deli stretching back to 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

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

The city-wide average sits at 89, which Kick-Off Wing & Deli's 86 doesn't quite reach. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 29, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready to consume vegetables. Observed raw chicken stored above lettuce and onions. Raw animal foods must never be stored above ready to eat foods as this proves to be a contamination risk. COS: lettuce and vegetables moved to shelf avove raw animal foods.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Oct 30, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed cooked poultry not held at 135F or above. Observed a batch of wings being "hot held" on the countertop with no heat source for maintaining temperature. Wings were found to have an internal temperature of less than 135F (i.e., 116F, 127F, 125F, 122F, etc.). Hot held items must be maintained at a temperature of 135F of higher. Dispose any out of temperature wings. Advised utilizing a heat source for hot holding or cooking the wings to order and serving once fully cooked.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

May 6, 2025

Initial

2 minor violations.

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11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Inspector notes: Observed several cold holding units with no internal thermometers present. Thermometers must be accurate and conspicuously located in each holding unit.

511-6-1.05(2)(x)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed parts of ceiling in lobby/front counter area to be in disrepair due to moisture damage. Ensure all leaks are sealed and repair areas with water damage (drop ceiling above front counter and several ceiling tiles throughout dining area).

511-6-1.07(2)(h)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kick-Off Wing & Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kick-Off Wing & Deli on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Kick-Off Wing & Deli compare to other restaurants in Waycross?

Kick-Off Wing & Deli most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Waycross average of 89.

Has Kick-Off Wing & Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kick-Off Wing & Deli have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kick-Off Wing & Deli means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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