Waldo Pafford Elementary

2550 W 15Th St, Hinesville, GA 31313

School / Childcare

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 14, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Waldo Pafford Elementary has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 14, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

Compared to the broader Hinesville restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 14, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths held in quat sanitizer solution below 200ppm. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n). COS: PIC replaced water in wiping cloth bucket.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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

Inspector notes: Observed raw ground beef thawing on shelf above fully cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. COS: PIC rearranged food items in walk in cooler by cook temp.

511-6-1.04(4)(c)

Apr 8, 2025

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed brownish green substance on back of baffle inside ice machine. Equipment and food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch. PIC needs to have ice machine cleaned.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Dec 10, 2024

Routine

1 major violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer solution below 200ppm at the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen. Manager need to find alternate way to properly sanitize the dishes until the sanitizer distribution system is working properly and providing sanitizer at the proper level. Discussed with manager to utilize the chlorine sanitizer only in the 3-compartment sanitizing sink until the quat sanitizer distribution line is working properly. Manager stated she put in a work order to get the sanitizer Distibution repaired. Manager has bleach and chlorine sanitizer strips at the facility.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

May 7, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: observed Quaternary ammonia sanitizer in 3-compartment sink and rag buckets above 500ppm. Manufacturer's label says to prepare a concentration of 200ppm. Corrected on site by diluting sanitizer solution

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waldo Pafford Elementary last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waldo Pafford Elementary on file is from Apr 14, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Waldo Pafford Elementary compare to other restaurants in Hinesville?

Waldo Pafford Elementary most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hinesville average of 88.

Has Waldo Pafford Elementary's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waldo Pafford Elementary have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waldo Pafford Elementary 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 Waldo Pafford Elementary inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waldo Pafford Elementary is inspected around three times per year on average.

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