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Waffle House #1587
1305 HWY 20 WEST , MCDONOUGH, GA 30253 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (June 8, 2026): Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Inspection history
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C75June 8, 20264 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 3 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Sanitizer wasn't used, mixed, or tested correctly.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(l)Equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(a)1Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(q)This inspection deducted 25 points, but only 20 points are accounted for above — the published record for this visit is incomplete. See the full report at ga.healthinspections.us.
B84December 11, 20255 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage, handwashing & hygiene and permit & posting.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)Hand drying provision (pf).
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(3)(b)Staff ate, drank, or used tobacco where it can contaminate food.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2The current inspection report or permit wasn't posted where customers can see it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.02(1)(d)In-use utensils, between-use storage (c).
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(k)B82June 11, 20253 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 2 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and pest control.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Surfaces that touch food weren't kept clean and sanitized.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.05(7)(b)Doors, windows or other openings weren't sealed well enough to keep pests out.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.07(2)(m)B88December 26, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, cleaning & sanitizing and facility upkeep.
Cold food wasn't being held cold enough to stay safe.
−9 points · Item 1-6-1.04(6)(f)Non-food surfaces and equipment weren't kept clean.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(1)(i)Ventilation was inadequate.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(3)(d)A96June 12, 20243 violations
Inspectors recorded 3 violations, 1 of them critical, involving facility upkeep.
Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−2 points · Item 1-6-1.06(2)(r)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(6)(a)Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)A91December 29, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving food storage and facility upkeep.
Raw and ready-to-eat foods weren't kept separate, risking cross-contamination.
−4 points · Item 1-6-1.07(6)(c)Food wasn't stored covered or protected from contamination.
−3 points · Item 1-6-1.04(4)(q)Food, equipment or utensils were stored on the floor instead of at least six inches above it.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3Floors, walls, ceilings or fixtures were in disrepair or not cleaned often enough.
−1 point · Item 1-6-1.07(5)(a),(b)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 075-03-FSVC-002519. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.