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Waffle House #773
1941 EATONTON HWY , MADISON, GA 30650 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (May 14, 2026): Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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B85May 14, 20262 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations, 2 of them critical, involving food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed a food plate that had already been served and handed to the customer, which was returned to the kitchen for additional cheese to be added on top of the hash brown, then re-served to the same customer. Corrective action: Food that has been served to the customer or out of the kitchen area shall not be returned to the kitchen for further preparation or modification due to the risk of contamination or cross-contamination. If condiments shall be added it shall be provided safely / separately to the customer without returning the served plate to the kitchen.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(x) - returned food & re-service of food (p)”Observed black/brown stain buildup inside the ice machine and ice bins (corner). All surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent buildup. COS: ice machine and ice bins were cleaned during the inspection.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”A93September 10, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training and cleaning & sanitizing.
Food employees started to use soapy water to wipe/clean the dining table. Ensure to use sanitizer (chlorine) with proper concentration, 50 ppm to 100ppm, to sanitize the dining table. The bucket method and the spread bottle were explained to the person in charge.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed black/brown stain buildup inside the white part of the corner in the ice machine. All surfaces shall be cleaned and sanitized frequently to prevent buildup.
−4 points · Cited as “null”Observed wet cloth not stored in the first bucket located in front of the drink station. Ensure all cloth is submerged in sanitizer.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(b) - wiping cloths, air drying location (c)”All three sanitizer-wiping cloth buckets are without sanitizer. The food employee stated that soapy water was used to wipe/clean the table. ensure proper sanitizer (chlorine) with proper concentration, 50ppm to 100 ppm.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)”A98February 6, 20252 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed buildup of ice on make table at front service.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed buildup of grease and food debris on the outer part of the Teflon pans. Ensure nonfood-contact surface equipment and utensils are free from grease and 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)”A92July 30, 20248 violations
Inspectors recorded 8 violations, 1 of them critical, involving management & training, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed plastic bucket (white) stored in the vegetable and fruit (produce sink). Corrected on-site: person in charge remove the bucket. Also, person in charges was informed to only use the vegetable sink and fruit sink for vegetable and fruit.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(g) - washing fruits & vegetables (pf)”Observed withe plastic bucket in the back at 3-compartment sink area on the shelf above the 3-compatment sink stacked wet. Also observed white plastic bucket at front service next to dish washer stacked wet. Allow to fully air drying before stacking them vertically.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed plate and single service to go plate not inverted or protected from contamination at shelf above waffle maker.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed buildup of ice on make table at front service.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)”Observed buildup of grease and food accumulation on the felt, around and sides of the flat griddle.
−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 food debris around make table at front service.
−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)”Observe grease accumulation on vent above 4 doors reach in cooler.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Lid and dumpster door not closed.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)”A94December 18, 20234 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing and food storage.
Observed food debris in the ice bin and one ice scoop not covered or protected from dust.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Observed metal bins stacked wet at front service dish washer. allow to fully air dry in before stacking them.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed coffee filter not covered or protected from dust.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)”Observed grease and food accumulation on left the side of the flat top equipment.
−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 10441. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.