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WAFFLE HOUSE #1000
2840 E COLLEGE AVE , DECATUR, GA 30030 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 5, 2026): no individual violations are recorded in the published data. This restaurant scored as low as 87 on December 10, 2025 — see the full history below.
Inspection history
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A100June 5, 2026No violations recorded
No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.
B87December 10, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food handler crack raw egg with gloved hand in pan and continued prepping food and handling ready to eat foods. Observed food handler grab raw meat with gloved hand, employee changed gloves and continued handling/ prepping food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed coffee tray unclean with an accumulation of food debris and hair.
−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)”This inspection deducted 13 points, but only 10 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
A90March 25, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed food handler crack raw egg with gloved hand touch egg yolk with gloved hand changed glove and proceded to handle ready to eat foods. Observed food handler crack raw shell egg changed gloves and contintued to handle food.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(c) - when to wash (p)”Observed coffee tray unclean with an accumulation of food debris and hair.
−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)”Observed drawer holding dishes unclean with an accumulation of food debris.
−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)”A90July 29, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed dishes stores as clean unclean in the drawer under the grill. Observed coffee trays with an accumulation of debris and coffee cups with lite debris in some of them. Discussed with PIC that all dishes shall be stored as clean. COS- PIC moved dishes to dish machine to be washed and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed employee with painted nails make drink. Discussed with PIC that food handlers and employees making drinks shall wear gloves if they have artificial and/ or painted nails.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)”Observed raw chicken, raw beef patties, chicken patties stored uncovered. Discussed with PIC that all food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS- PIC covered all food.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”B87October 24, 20238 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, handwashing & hygiene and food storage.
Observed drink nozzles with black buildup. Discussed with PIC that drink nozzles shall be cleaned regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. COS- drink nozzles placed at dish machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed chlorine sanitizer solution above 200 ppm. Advised PIC that chlorine sanitizer solution shall be between 50ppm-100ppm. COS- sanitizer remade to 50ppm.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)”Observed dishes stores as clean unclean in the drawers under the grill. Advised PIC that all dishes shall be stored cleaned. COS- dishes moved to dish machine to be washed and sanitized.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed coffee mugs/cups stored as clean unclean with lite food debris in some of the cups. All cups were stored on an unclean tray. Discussed with PIC that all dishes shall be stored clean. COS- items moved to dish machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)”Observed employee with long painted nails make drinks. Discussed with PIC that food handlers and employee making drinks shall wear gloves if they have artificial and or painted nails.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(f) - fingernails (pf)”Observed raw steak, sausage, chicken and bacon uncovered in reach in cooler. Advised PIC that all food shall be stored covered to prevent contamination. COS- items covered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed employee making drinks with a wrist jewelry. Discussed with PIC that employees handling food or making drinks shall not wear hand or writ jewelry.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed gaskets in coolers unclean with an accumulation of food debris. Advised PIC to clean gaskets regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup. Observed inside of cooler unclean with accumulation of food debris and liquid. Discussed with PIC to clean nonfood contact surfaces regularly and by sight and touch to prevent buildup.
−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)”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 FS044-444541. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.