Lou's on Liberty
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Lou's on Liberty, the earliest from 2024. On Dec 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Waynesboro restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Followup
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: BBQ no date mark in RIC COS Thrown out at time of inspection
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors nor repaired raw wood no floor covering CA Repair ASAP
86
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 8 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Chicken dated 10-14-2024 COS Chicken thrown out at time of inspection
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: No person in charge at time of inspection
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: broken knob on hot water at hand sink CA repair within 24 hrs
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: wet wiping rag hanging on shelf under counter CA place rag in sani bucket
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: freezer iced over needs repair
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Prep top cooler needs repair now working all items iced down No temp violations CA Repair
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: grease on equipment under counter CA Clean
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: floors dilapidated vinyl floor covering damaged
58
Jun 4, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: No hand towels at hand sink Hot water handle stripped cant turn on hot water
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: floors damaged and sub floor soft in cooking area CA repair asap
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: ceiling leaking and falling in at the back door CA repair asap
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: rear door not sealing needs return and weather stripping
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: onions stored in box with spices CA remove to safe storage area
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 1X employee not wearing hair restraint
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: freezer iced over needs defrost and possible repair
67
Dec 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
1-2B - certified food protection manager
Inspector notes: observed no CFSM certificate on the wall owner could not find copy in records
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: using ice in prep top cooler to keep food in cold hold range CA repair PTC so that it maintains temp without ice
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Water in bathroom under 100 degrees adjust hot water in restrooms
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floors damaged subfloor exposed flooring needs to be replaced
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Day light visible around rear door CA weather stripping spray insulation and tightening closure to seal tightly
74
May 22, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Water Dripping from inside RIC onto food CA move food under drip and call for repair maintenance
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Items in walk in # 2 deli turkey and ham and cheese not date marked after opening COS Items thrown out
12B - personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 4 food employees not wearing hair restraints CA Must have hair restraints for beards over 1" and no one wearing hats hair nets or visors
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: day light visible at rear entrance REPEAT CA SEAL Door entry with thresh holds, weather stripping and sealants.
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lou's on Liberty last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lou's on Liberty on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
How does Lou's on Liberty compare to other restaurants in Waynesboro?
Lou's on Liberty most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Waynesboro average of 88.
Has Lou's on Liberty's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lou's on Liberty have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lou's on Liberty 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 Lou's on Liberty inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lou's on Liberty is inspected around three times per year on average.
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