Waffle House #1587
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
52
Score
The Waffle House #1587 located at 1305 Hwy 20 West in Mcdonough, GA, underwent a high-risk inspection on December 11, 2025, with a score of 52. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and eight minor violations, including issues with utensil storage, employee practices, and handwashing facilities. Previous inspections for this facility have predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
52
Jun 11, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
74
Dec 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
78
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Violations — Dec 11, 2025 Inspection
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed pans wetnesting in the cabinet storage area beneath the coffee machine. Observed bowls not inverted above the grits storage/steam table area. Also observed plates not inverted above the grill area. PIC advised that he received an internal memo stating that plates do not have to be inverted.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Open employee water bottles stored next to single service articles in the back of house. Also observed employee's food (Chicken Tenders) stored in cambro used for hot holding grits. PIC corrected on site.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Inspector notes: Observed paperwtowels and/or hand drying devices not provided at the hand sink in the back of house.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed degreaser stored and other chemical bottles stored with straws in the back of house
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Observed the inspection report not posted within 15 feet of the front door, 5-7 feet from the floor, and within one foot of reading distance. The report was posted 2-3 feet from the floor in the hallway leading to the restroom.
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed the ice scoop handle stored in ice. The ice scoop handle was located in the ice bin. PIC corrected on site by properly storing the ice scoop in the ice scoop holder.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed the cutting board in bad repair above the three compartment sink. PIC advised the cutting board is used for onions. The cutting board is beginning to chip on both sides. As a result, the PIC discarded the cutting board. Also observed the interior of the Cambro used for hot holding in bad repair. Observed exposed insulation in the interior wall of the unit. PIC advised to cease using the cambro due to potential contamination.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed an accumulated mold like substance from old food debris on the ceiling of the walk in cooler. PIC will have the ceiling cleaned by 12/12/25
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee food (Chicken tenders) stored in the cambro used for hot holding in the back of house.
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed back door of the facility not tightly fitting. The back door is not properly sealed causing the outer openings to not be protected. PIC is aware that the back door must be sealed. PIC will have the back door sealed by 12/15/25.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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