Shawn's Snack Shack

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

The health department has logged five inspections at Shawn's Snack Shack, the earliest from 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 20, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “thermometers provided and accurate”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 89, putting Shawn's Snack Shack squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

5
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 paper towels at hand wash sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
90
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed hand wash sink with no paper towels. Corrective action: Single drying paper towels are required at hand washing stations. COS: Employee placed paper towels at site.
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Bottom of reach in cooler has food splatter along it.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
86
Sep 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: 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(s) in base of operation 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: 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(s) in base of operation 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 five 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 one violation 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 three times per year on average.