Waffle House #1490
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
82
Score
The Waffle House #1490 located at 1009 W 2nd St in Tifton, Georgia, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 5, 2026. This inspection identified one major and two minor violations, including issues related to proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use, adequate handwashing facilities, and the cleanliness of nonfood-contact surfaces. Across five scored inspections, the facility has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Aug 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.
90
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.
82
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Violations — Mar 5, 2026 Inspection
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed open beverage containers on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the main kitchen area. CA: Store in designated area for employee beverages. COS: Cups were discarded.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a handwashing sink was being used for other purposes other than handwashing with a drink and a dish brush in the sink in main kitchen area. CA: A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Items were removed from hand sink; discussed ensuring hand sinks are only used for hand washing.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed reach in coolers, grill prep area, and cabinets at trash can in need of cleaning. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris. All areas shall be thoroughly cleaned.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
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