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Waffle House#1883
3056 ANVIL BLOCK RD , ELLENWOOD, GA 30294 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (August 13, 2026): Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Inspection history
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B84August 13, 20263 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Observed TCS foods not cold holding at 41F or below. PIC relocated food items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several cooking utensils stored clean with old food debris. Discussed cleaning to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed fly activity in the kitchen area. Discussed cleaning and notifying pest control.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(k) - controlling pests (pf, c)”A91January 12, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.
Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. COS- employee correctly washed hands.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”A90June 17, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed ice cubes stored in the front hand sink. Advised hand sink is only for washing hands.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed pink substance on the food contact surface of 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)”B81November 25, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed employee wash hands for less than 20 seconds. COS- employee re-washed hands for 20 seconds.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(b) - cleaning procedure (p)”Observed dish machine not meeting adequate temp. at 151F for max temp. Advised to have serviced and until repaired set up sanitize sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)”Observed plastic container stored in the front hand sink and cart blocking back hand sink. Advised hand sinks must be accessible at all times.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”B85May 10, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed TCS foods cold holding below 41F in the prep top kitchen. Advised PIC all TCS foods shall cold hold at 41F or below.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed the high temp dish machine reach a final rinse temperature of 150F. Advised PIC the final rinse temperature shall at least reach 165F for a single rack dish machine. Advised to wash-rinse-sanitize in the 3-compartment sink.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(l) - mechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p)”Observed several utensils with visible debris on the surfaces stored as clean. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”B83October 10, 20233 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed several TCS (tomatoes, half & half, and waffle batter cold holding temperatures above 41 degrees. CA cold holding shall be maintained at 41 degrees or below. COS: PIC discarded items.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)”Observed several utensils with visible debris on the surfaces stored as clean. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed expired TPHC shell eggs in the basket at the grill. Advised PIC when using TPHC all items shall be discarded at the expiration time indicated on the label.
−9 points · Cited as “null”C74September 11, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 4 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed employee grab raw bacon and prepared hashbrows without washing hands. Also observed employee crack raw shell eggs and touched cheese without washing hands. Advised PIC to ensure employees wash hands after handling RTE foods. Advised to discard cheese.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed expired TPHC shell eggs in the basket at the grill. Advised PIC when using TPHC all items shall be discarded at the expiration time indicated on the label.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed item (chemical bottle) in hand sink upon arrival. Advised PIC to only use hand sinks for hand washing.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)”Observed several dishes, utensils, plates with visible debris on the surfaces stored as clean. Advised PIC all food contact surfaces shall be cleaned to sight and touch.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”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-031-000054. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.