Waffle House #1177
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
55
Score
Waffle House #1177, located at 965 Lanier Ave in Fayetteville, GA, underwent a food service inspection on March 9, 2026. This inspection resulted in a moderate risk score of 55, with one critical, one major, and seven minor violations observed. Previous inspections for this facility have also predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Jul 7, 2025
Followup
4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
82
May 23, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
55
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
58
Violations — Mar 9, 2026 Inspection
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of debris under shelves. CA: Facility shall be thoroughly cleaned and cleaning frequency shall be enough to prevent accumulation.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
1-2A - pic present, demonstrates knowledge, performs duties
Inspector notes: Observed that there was not a PIC present who was able to provide access to all parts of the facility; outdoors barns were not checked. CA: There shall be a PIC present who is able to fulfill the role of the person in charge.
511-6-1.03(2)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee drinks stored in bottles that were stored with and above food and food contact surfaces. COS. Items removed. CA: Employee drinks shall be stored in single-use containers with a lid and a straw and shall be handled to prevent contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that the eggs sitting out on TPHC were not marked with a date or time. COS. Time stamp added. CA: When using TPHC, time shall be kept track of following the plan.
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that plates were stored upright with no overhead protection. COS. Plates covered with burner plate. CA: Utensils, including plates, shall be protected from overhead contamination by inverting, covering, or using a burner plate.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed that single-use cups were stored upright without overhead protection. COS. Covered. CA: Single-use items shall be covered, inverted, or otherwise protected from overhead contamination.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed accumulation of trash on the ground around the dumpster. CA: Dumpster area shall be maintianed clean.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed employee belongings stored with and above food. COS. Items moved. CA: Personal belongings and activities shall be in designated locations that prevent the contamination of food and food contact surfaces.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed that the barn used outside had gaps and cracks that would allow the entry of pests. CA: Exterior walls and roofs shall prevent the entry of pests.
511-6-1.07(2)(n)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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