Wayback Burgers in Savannah receives a 54% on their recent health inspection

Wayback Burgers, located at 8108 Abercorn St in Savannah, received a score of 54 points out of a possible 100 points during their 04/24/2026 inspection by the Georgia Department of Public Health.

The violations noted by the inspector were:

Violation #1:
1-2A – pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 – demonstration of knowledge (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed PIC not performing duties; employee knowledge of time/temperature controlled food and how it correlates to food service. Person in charge not performing duties; ensuring hand sinks are stocked with hand-drying provisions. Person in charge failed to insure food items are holding at the proper temperature. PIC failed to keep food contact and non-food contact surfaces sanitized and cleaned. RCA: 511-6-1.03(1)(a)-(c)1,4,5,6-14,15, 16 – Demonstration of knowledge (Pf) (1) Demonstration of Knowledge. Based on the risk of foodborne illness inherent to the food service operation, during inspections and upon request, the person in charge shall demonstrate to the Health Authority knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, application of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point principles, and the requirements of this Chapter. The person in charge shall demonstrate this knowledge in one of the following ways: (a) Compliance with Chapter. Complying with this Chapter by having no violations of Priority Items during the current inspection; Pf (b) Certified Food Service Manager. Being a certified food service manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program; Pf or (c) Correct Answers to Food Safety Questions. Responding correctly to the inspector’s questions as they relate to the specific food operation.

Violation #2:
2-2D – adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
511-6-1.07(3)(b) – hand drying provision (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed back of house hand washing sink to have no hand-drying provisions. RCA: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) – Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with drying provisions.

Violation #3:
4-2A – food stored covered
511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed multiple items in the facility to be uncovered. (Raw chicken, wayback sauce, chili in walk-in. Red sauce on counter-top next to grill) COS: PIC discarded all food items that were uncovered. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) – All food items shall be protected from overhead contamination by packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination.

Violation #4:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(7)(b) – food contact surfaces and utensils – cleaning frequency (p, c)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed build-up of black mold-like debris from gasket of soda nozzles located in front food service. COS: PIC removed all nozzles – washed, rinsed and sanitized the nozzles and placed back. CA: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) – Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be cleaned: in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.

Violation #5:
4-2B – food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
511-6-1.05(8)(a) – before use after cleaning(p)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed fry warmer/hot-holding unit to have layers of food-debris and grease on the food-contact surface of the equipment. RCA: PIC shall clean equipment so it is clean to the sight and touch. CA: 511-6-1.05(8)(a) – Utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment shall be sanitized before use after cleaning.

Violation #6:
6-1A – proper cold holding temperatures
511-6-1.04(6)(f) – time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)
Points: 9
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed all items in walk-in cooler to hold a temperature over 41F at time of inspection. COS: PIC discarded all food items as they were out of the 4-hour safe zone. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) – All TCS food items shall be held at 41F or below. If hot-holding, all items shall be held at 135F or above.

Violation #7:
6-2 – proper date marking and disposition
511-6-1.04(6)(g) – ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)
Points: 4
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed an open container of Remoulade sauce, chipotle mayo, mayo, and bourbon mustard to not bear a discard date nor opened date. COS: PIC discarded all open containers with no dates. CA: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded, when held at a temperature of 41°F (5°C) or below for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

Violation #8:
11D – thermometers provided and accurate
511-6-1.05(2)(x) – tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed no thermometer in all reach-in coolers in facility. RCA: PIC shall have thermometers placed in reach-in coolers to accurately indicate internal temperature of equipment. CA: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) – In a mechanically refrigerated or hot food storage unit, the sensor of a temperature measuring device shall be located to measure the air temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit

Violation #9:
12A – contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
511-6-1.04(4)(q) – food storage (c)
Points: 3
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed fryer oil to be stored directly on floor in front food service next to cash register. COS: PIC moved oil 6 inches off the floor. CA: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) – All food items shall be protected from contamination by storing the food in a clean, dry location, where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor.

Violation #10:
13A – posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
511-6-1.02(1)(d) – displaying of the inspection report (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed outdated inspection report to be posted for the public to see. RCA: PIC shall remove outdated inspection report and shall replace with most current once inspection is complete. CA: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) – The most current inspection report shall be prominently displayed in public view at all times, within fifteen feet of the front or primary public door and between five feet and seven feet from the floor and in an area where it can be read at a distance of one foot away.

Violation #11:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – single-service/single-use items stored 6″ off floor in clean, dry location (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed single-use lids in back of house to be stored directly on floor under dry-storage and single-use storage rack. COS: PIC picked up cups and placed on respective storage rack, which is at least 6 inches off the floor. CA: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 – Single-use articles shall be stored in a clean, dry location, where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination, and at least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor.

Violation #12:
14C – single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) – kitchenware and tableware, single-service/-use items properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: Yes
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed single-use fry holders to be stored with the food-contact surface up. COS: PIC flipped over single-use fry holders. CA: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)(1)&(3) – Single-service and single-use articles and cleaned and sanitized utensils shall be handled, displayed, and dispensed so that contamination of food-and lip-contact surfaces is prevented.

Violation #13:
15A – food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
511-6-1.05(6)(a) – good repair & proper adjustment (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed walk-in cooler to be OFF at time of inspection. After discussing with PIC, it was discovered that it is turned OFF nightly to prevent condenser from freezing over. RCA: PIC shall have equipment fixed, and shall keep walk-in cooler ON at all times to maintain the proper cold holding temperatures for TCS foods. CA: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) – Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

Violation #14:
15C – nonfood-contact surfaces clean
511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: Yes
Inspector Notes: Observed buildup of debris inside prep cooler, on fryers, vent hood, on exterior of soda and tea dispensing equipment, and under cash register. RCA: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 – Food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces shall be free of accumulations. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Violation #15:
16B – plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
511-6-1.06(2)(r) – system maintained in good repair (p, c)
Points: 2
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed hand wash sink in front food service to continuously leak from spigot. RCA: PIC shall have sink repaired. CA: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) – System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

Violation #16:
17A – toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
511-6-1.07(5)(h) – cleaning plumbing fixtures- handsinks, urinals & toilets (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed women’s bathroom toilet to be dirty, clogged and non-functional. RCA: PIC shall ensure all toilet rooms are functional, in good repair, and clean CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(h) – Plumbing fixtures such as handwashing sinks, toilets, and urinals shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and maintained.

Violation #17:
17C – physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) – good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)
Points: 1
Corrected during inspection?: No
Repeat: No
Inspector Notes: Observed build-up of debris on floor near front seating area garbage receptacles, floor around front food service milk-shake prep area, floor and wall around fryer and grill. RCA: PIC shall have debris cleaned and shall maintain cleanliness so there may be less potential of food contamination. CA: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products.

Additional remarks:
An informal hearing will be held at Chatham County Health Department located at 1395 Eisenhower Dr. on Thursday April 30th, 2026 at 1:30pm. Follow-up inspection of facility shall occur in 10 days for unsatisfactory score.

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