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Waffle House #984
8765 TARA BLVD , JONESBORO, GA 30236 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 16, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving pest control. This restaurant scored as low as 80 on March 10, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
Every recorded inspection, newest first. Open one to see what the inspector found that day — a past failure matters even when the current score looks fine.
A96June 16, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving pest control.
Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)Designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(4)(b)B87September 8, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control and food storage.
Hot food wasn't being held hot enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)B80March 10, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving facility upkeep, handwashing & hygiene and permit & posting.
When to wash (p).
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(c)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(r)Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(f)(1)B87September 3, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Cleaning procedure (p).
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(b)Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)A96March 12, 20241 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)B86September 28, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 2 of them critical, involving pest control.
Expired foods (p).
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(8)(b)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)This inspection deducted 14 points, but only 11 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
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 031-568. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.