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Waffle House #1670
2735 ELLENWOOD RD , ELLENWOOD, GA 30049 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (November 5, 2026): violation details for this inspection are not yet available here. This restaurant scored as low as 84 on February 9, 2024 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A98November 5, 2026Details pending
Violation details for this inspection are not yet available here. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A96March 5, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.
Observed bacon, pork chops, and sausage stored uncovered inside reach in cooler. food shall be stored protected from contamination. Advised to properly protect food.PIC covered food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”A96September 3, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed pink/black substance on food contact surface of the ice machine panel. Advised to clean to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”B89March 5, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. COS- foods discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS foods not hot holding at 135F or above. COS- foods were discarded.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”B86August 15, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed several TCS foods held above 41F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 41F or below for cold holding. Advised to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed TCS food held below 135F. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall be held @ 135F or above for hot holding. Advised to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; hot holding (p)”Upon arrival observed eggs above grill not time stamp & dated. Also, observed PIC place eggs back in RIC. Advised PIC of TPHC procedures & to follow them. Advised to discard.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Ambient temperature of prep top cooler is above 41F. Advised PIC all coolers shall be in good repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed several personal drinks in RIC. Advised to designate area for personal drinks.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)”B84February 9, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Observed multiple items (eggs (4), pork chop) inside of RIC and multiple items inside reach-in drawer (ham, diced ham, and American cheese) cold holding above 41F (for 2 hours). Advised PIC time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. COS: Had PIC relocate all items in for proper cold holding.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed high-temp. mechanical ware washer not measuring at 150.9F. Advised PIC the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194ºF (90ºC), or less than: For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165ºF (74ºC); or For all other machines, 180ºF (82ºC).
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)”Observed reach-in cooler and reach-in drawer (under stove top) ambient temperature measuring above 41F. Advised PIC Ambient air temperature, water pressure, and water temperature measuring devices shall be maintained in good repair and be accurate within the intended range of use.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(q)1&3 - good repair & calibration (c)”Observed multiple cabinets with old food debris and dust. Advised PIC that all non-food contact surfaces shall be clean at all times.
−1 point · Cited as “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)”Upon Arrival, Observed cell phone on front-food service prep-table and bookbag sitting on top of prep sink. Advised PIC Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be provided and used for the orderly storage of employees' clothing and other possessions. COS: Had PIC move all personal belongings to personal storage area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)”A95September 15, 20232 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3Georgia scores on a 100-point scale: A 90–100, B 80–89, C 70–79, U below 70.
Source
Published by the Georgia Department of Public Health · permit 031-2092. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.