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GeorgiaClayton County College Park

Waffle House #1932

5480 RIVERDALE RD , COLLEGE PARK, GA 30349 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

A
96 / 100 · Excellent
Last inspected August 18, 2026
5 inspections on record · average score 93

Most recent inspection (August 18, 2026): Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.

Inspection history

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A96August 18, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food storage.

RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed sausage, bacon and beef slices stored uncovered in meat cooler. Advised to properly store meats covered and protected from contaminants. Had PIC properly cover uncovered and unprotected food.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
A96December 5, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Build-up observed on ice shield in ice machine. Build-up observed on lid to prep top cooler above food. Equipment shall be free of accumulation. Advised to clean listed items.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
B87June 25, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime as a public health control: procedures and records.

Observed facility using time as a public health control with eggs expired and above 70F in the grill area. Advised PIC when using TPHC items shall be properly marked with an indicated time that is past 4 hours. COS: Eggs were discarded.

−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”
Critical (supporting)Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed the food contact surfaces of the pans, lids, and utensils with encrusted debris on the surfaces stored with clean dishes. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight & touch.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”
A94June 13, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving food storage.

RoutineCorrected on siteFood stored covered.

Observed sausage, bacon and beef slices stored uncovered in meat cooler. Advised to properly store meats covered and protected from contaminants.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”
RoutineRepeatPhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Observed build-up on floor under dish machine and under grill areas under equipment in kitchen.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(2)(a) - floor, walls, & ceilings, cleanability (c)”
A91December 4, 20234 violations

Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteFood-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized.

Observed Build up inside ice machine on ice shield. Shall be free of accumulations. COS PIC cleaned ice shield during inspection.

−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”
CriticalFood and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.

Observed damaged door gasket seal on tall reach in cooler, Observed rust and peeling on metal racks in tall reach in cooler. Shall be properly maintained.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(1)(a) - materials, general requirements (p, c)”
RoutineCorrected on siteContamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display.

Grits in heating well on shelf with single service food containers along with chemical. Food shall be held/prepared in designated food prep/ storage areas away from chemicals. COS PIC discarded pan of grits and relocated warmer unit.

−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)”
RoutinePhysical facilities installed, maintained, and clean.

Build up on floor in WIC and Wif, build up on floors in main kitchen under shelves, counters and equipment.

−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”

Georgia 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 FSP-031-000292. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.

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