Shawn's Snack Shack

609 Hicks St, Waycross, GA 31501
American
License: Food Service
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Shawn's Snack Shack appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. On Mar 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “thermometers provided and accurate” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Waycross restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand wash sink. Corrective action: Place a single use hand drying provision at hand wash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Floor in mobile unit is detached near the rear.
511-6-1.07(2)(a)
95
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Violation from base: Observed hand wash sink with no soap/cleanser available. Hand wash sinks must be fully supplied with soap, hand drying provisions, and nearby garbage receptacle.
511-6-1.07(3)(a)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer in mobile unit to be missing internal thermometers/TMDs. Each holding unit must be supplied with an internal, conspicuously located, and accurate temperature measuring device.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Violation from base: Observed live roach and evidence of insect activity by insect debris found on shelving units. Facility must be free of pests. Note: spray/poison available for immediate treatment.
511-6-1.07(5)(k)
82
May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed 3-compartment dish sink with no sanitizer test strips available. Test strips must be supplied and easily accessible to test sanitizer concentration regularly
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Observed reach in cooler and reach in freezer in mobile unit to be missing internal thermometers/TMDs. Each holding unit must be supplied with an internal, conspicuously located, and accurate temperature measuring device.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shawn's Snack Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shawn's Snack Shack on file is from Mar 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shawn's Snack Shack?

Across the inspection record, “thermometers provided and accurate” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shawn's Snack Shack.

How does Shawn's Snack Shack compare to other restaurants in Waycross?

Shawn's Snack Shack most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Waycross average of 89.

Has Shawn's Snack Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shawn's Snack Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shawn's Snack Shack 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 Shawn's Snack Shack inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shawn's Snack Shack is inspected around two times per year on average.