Waffle House #1600
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2024, Waffle House #1600 has five inspections in the public record. On Oct 31, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near zero violations per visit.
“Food separated and protected” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Lithonia restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 1 violation
6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: TCS foods held on time as a public health control observed with time label expired. Upon arrival, observed eggs with no time label. COS: Employee to place correct time label on eggs. CA:1. Except as specified under paragraph 4 of this subsection, if time without temperature control is used as the public health control for a working supply of time/temperature control for safety food before cooking, or for ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that is displayed or held for sale or service, written procedures shall be prepared in advance, maintained in the food service establishment, and made available to the regulatory authority upon request that specify: Pf
511-6-1.04(6)(i)
86
Aug 5, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 12, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 5 corrected on site.
View 6 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed shelled eggs stored direct under raw pork stored in 3 door reach in cooler. Observed raw pork chops stored next to raw chicken in walk in cooler. Corrective Action:511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - Packaged & Unpackaged Food Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P, C) (c) Packaged and Unpackaged Food - Separation, Packaging, and Segregation. 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(III) of this subsection, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, P and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and P (III) Froz...
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed no hot water at hand sink near dish pit. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - Water Supply, Capacity; Pressure (Pf) (g) Capacity. 1. The water source and system shall be of sufficient capacity to meet the peak water demands of the food service establishment. Pf 2. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. Pf (h) Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under subsection (1)(k)1 and 2 to a temporary food service operation or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure. Advised to have repaired
511-6-1.06(1)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black substance in soda nozzle holders in direct contact with soda. Observed black substance in ice bin in direct contact with ice. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - Food Contact Surfaces and Utensils - Cleaning Frequency (P, C) (b) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispen...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed various items in reach in cooler near grill stored uncover. Bacon stored directly on shelf in reach in cooler. Corrective Action: 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; Corrected onsite: all food items were placed in pans and covered and advised food items shall remain covered at all times to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed gaskets on the cooler drawer at prep top unclean with heavy black substance build up. Corrective Action: 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. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed 2 water bottles stored on counter top next to food for sale. Corrective Action: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - Designated Areas for Employee Activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (C) (b) Designated Areas for Employee Activity. 1. Areas designated for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination. 2. Lockers or other suitable facilities shall be located in a designated room or area where contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles cannot occur. Corrected onsite: water bottles were discarded and advised employee shall have a single use cup with lid and str...
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
61
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed black substance on soda nozzles. COS- All nozzles were removed, washed and sanitized. Advised to increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed floors under 3 compartment sink and under dish pit unclean with debris build up. Advised to deep clean and increase cleaning frequency.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House #1600 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1600 on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1600?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1600.
How does Waffle House #1600 compare to other restaurants in Lithonia?
Waffle House #1600 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lithonia average of 87.
Has Waffle House #1600's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1600 have averaged around zero violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Waffle House #1600 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Waffle House #1600 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1600 is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants