Waffle House #1172

1700 HOWELL MILL RD , ATLANTA, GA 30318 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health

84 / 100 · Good

Last inspected July 17, 2026

24 inspections on record · average score 92

Most recent inspection (July 17, 2026): Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.

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.

B84July 17, 20265 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 4 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHand drying provision (pf).

Hand drying provision (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)

Critical (supporting)Using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf).

Handwashing sinks weren't properly stocked, accessible, or used.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(o)

Critical (supporting)Controlling pests (pf, c).

Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)

RoutineOuter openings protected (c).

Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)

A100July 16, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A91July 15, 20262 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)

Critical (supporting)Controlling pests (pf, c).

Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)

A96July 13, 2026No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

This inspection deducted 4 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A91February 6, 20261 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c).

Time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(i)

A100December 22, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

A94November 17, 20252 violations

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

CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)

CriticalPlumbing system, approved (p).

Plumbing problems created a contamination risk.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(a)

A96September 17, 2025No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

This inspection deducted 4 points, but only 0 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A96September 8, 20251 violation

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

CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)

A99May 22, 20251 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving facility upkeep.

RoutineCorrected on siteGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

B85May 20, 20253 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage.

CriticalCorrected on siteCleaning procedure (p).

Cleaning procedure (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(b)

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

RoutineCorrected on sitePackaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

A98May 6, 20252 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving facility upkeep.

RoutineEquipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

Equipment & utensils, air-drying required (c).

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(a)

RoutineUsing dressing rooms & lockers, used for changing clothes and storing employee belongings (c).

Designated areas for employees' belongings weren't provided.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(j)

B84January 28, 20256 violations

Inspectors recorded 6 violations, 3 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteMechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(l)

CriticalCorrected on siteStorage, separation (p).

Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

RoutineCorrected on siteWiping cloths, use limitation (c).

Wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizer between uses.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(m)

RoutineEquipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

A93January 7, 20252 violations

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

CriticalMechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(l)

CriticalCorrected on siteExpired foods (p).

Expired foods (p).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(8)(b)

B87November 4, 20242 violations

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

CriticalCorrected on siteCleaning procedure (p).

Cleaning procedure (p).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(b)

CriticalCorrected on siteManual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)

A90August 14, 20243 violations

Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.

CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)

Critical (supporting)Hand drying provision (pf).

Hand drying provision (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)

RoutineCorrected on sitePackaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c).

Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv)

A100August 9, 2024No violations recorded

No individual violations are recorded for this inspection in the published data.

C76July 18, 20247 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 4 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, plumbing & water and pest control.

CriticalMechanical warewashing, hot water sanitization temperatures(p).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(l)

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHand drying provision (pf).

Hand drying provision (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)

Critical (supporting)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteWater supply, capacity; pressure (pf).

The required hot or cold running water wasn't available.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(1)(g),(h)

RoutineCorrected on siteJewelry (c).

Jewelry (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(g)

RoutineOuter openings protected (c).

Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)

RoutineEquipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

This inspection deducted 24 points, but only 21 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.

A95April 19, 20242 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.

RoutineMechanical warewashing, sanitization pressure(c).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(m)

RoutineGood repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)

A96March 19, 20241 violation

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

CriticalCorrected on siteManual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf).

Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(n)

B83January 5, 20247 violations

Inspectors recorded 7 violations, 5 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, facility upkeep and plumbing & water.

CriticalFood contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c).

Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)

CriticalSystem maintained in good repair (p, c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(r)

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteHand drying provision (pf).

Hand drying provision (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

Critical (supporting)Water supply, capacity; pressure (pf).

The required hot or cold running water wasn't available.

−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(1)(g),(h)

RoutineCorrected on siteExterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c).

Exterior walls and roofs, protective barrier (c).

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(n)

RoutineEquipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c).

Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3

A90October 27, 20232 violations

Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food-safety requirements.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c).

Time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c).

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(i)

RoutineCorrected on siteDesignated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c).

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)

A100October 23, 20231 violation

Inspectors recorded 1 violation involving food-safety requirements.

NotedPOWERED BY TYLER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

B81August 17, 20235 violations

Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, pest control and facility upkeep.

CriticalCorrected on siteTime/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p).

Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.

−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)

Critical (supporting)Corrected on siteEquipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).

−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1

Critical (supporting)Controlling pests (pf, c).

Evidence of pests, or inadequate measures to keep them out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(k)

RoutineOuter openings protected (c).

Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.

−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)

RoutineGood repair & proper adjustment (c).

Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.

−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(a)

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 (1-3220). 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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