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Waffle House #997 -Hogansville
1615 BASS ST , HOGANSVILLE, GA 30230 · Health inspection record from Georgia Department of Public Health
Most recent inspection (July 29, 2026): Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Inspection history
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A90July 29, 20266 violations
Inspectors recorded 6 violations involving temperature control, food storage and cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed containers of hashbrowns, several meats in meat cooler near grill and gravy stored uncovered. Except when cooling, all items should be covered between use. 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food, food stored covered(C) (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination;.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed food employee wearing jewelry (watch) other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed boxes of single-service trays wet on floor in dry storage area. PIC corrected.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)”Observed mold-like buildup on front of coolers, cooler doors and gaskets in front food service area.
−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 on floors underneath stationary equipment and soda dispenser in rear kitchen area.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”Observed debris on ground near dumpster and dumpster door open.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”A96January 21, 20261 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control.
Observed two containers of chili, jug of chocolate milk, and container of cubed ham being stored uncovered.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)”A96July 7, 20251 violation
Inspectors recorded 1 violation, 1 of them critical, involving handwashing & hygiene.
Observed that handwash sink was not stocked with paper towels.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)”A94January 27, 20254 violations
Inspectors recorded 4 violations, 1 of them critical, involving cleaning & sanitizing, food storage and handwashing & hygiene.
Observed buildup inside of ice machine.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)”Raw pork and raw Chicken found stored in reach in cooler uncovered and subject to contamination.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)”Observed that posted health inspections was not up to date.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)”Observed stagnant water building up under counter observed the ceiling tiles need cleaning and repair.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)”B82July 24, 20245 violations
Inspectors recorded 5 violations, 1 of them critical, involving temperature control, handwashing & hygiene and pest control.
Observed eggs above grill without time-temp date marking. Observed date from previous day still written on date marking display.
−9 points · Cited as “511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)”Observed employee drinks in front food service area. Observed cup without lid on back counter. Observed opened canned drink next to cash register. PIC discarded.
−4 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)”Observed employee prepping food with watch & bracelet on.
−3 points · Cited as “511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)”Observed expired Servsafe Certificate posted.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1-.08(1)(h)1,2 - identification”Observed dumpster doors and liquid waste receptacle doors open. Observed trash on ground around dumpster.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.06(5)(r),(s) - frequency, removal of refuse, recyclables and returnables often enough to minimize odors and attracting pests; receptacles or vehicles, removal from premises in approved manner (c)”A98February 5, 20242 violations
Inspectors recorded 2 violations involving cleaning & sanitizing.
Observed some build up on cooler door seals. Inspect all surface areas daily and clean and sanitize daily and as needed. Violation Code Reference 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)”Observed debris under equipment in hard to see and reach areas. Inspect all surfaces and areas daily. Clean and sanitize surface areas daily and as needed after spills. Violation Code Reference 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - Good Repair, physical facilities maintained; Cleaning, Frequency & Restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (C) (5) Maintenance and Operation. (a) Good Repair. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair. (b) Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions. 1. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. 2. Except for cleaning that is necessary due to a spill or other accident, cleaning shall be done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed, such as after closing.
−1 point · Cited as “511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (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 141-03-FSVC-002128. Verify this record at ga.healthinspections.us. Georgia’s inspection records are published by county health district, not from a single statewide portal.