Waffle House #1609

3120 N Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31602

Café / Breakfast

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Waffle House #1609 has been inspected five times since 2024. Waffle House #1609 was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Food-contact surfaces” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Waffle House #1609's latest score is in line with the Valdosta average of 93. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloth Quat sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength upon testing. COS, Wiping cloth sanitizing solution was poured out and refreshed with new Quat solution. Retested and at proper minimum strength.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Two open beverage cups (no lids, one no straw) observed at cutting board and metal counter top. COS, open beverage cups were removed and discarded by staff.

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

Nov 10, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cooked TCS foods (chili & sausage gravy) were not cooled from 135F to 70F within 2 hours. TCS foods were discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(6)(d)

Jun 27, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloth Quat sanitizing solutions in-use not at proper minimum concentration upon testing. COS, Quat sanitizer solutions were refreshed with new solution. Retested, at proper concentration.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

Nov 12, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 corrected on site.

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10D - food properly labeled; original container (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed five bottles (3 unopened & 2 opened) of chocolate milk with best buy date of November 10th stored in reach-in coolers and walk-in cooler. COS, Chocolate milks were discarded by PIC.

511-6-1.04(8)(b)

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Hot water sanitizing dish machine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold upon testing twice. Have dish machine serviced and email verification to Bernotta.Linder@dph.ga.gov once operating properly.

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Several containers (19) of waffle batter in walk-in cooler and two carton of shredded hashbrowns in reach-in cooler prepared yesterday and not properly date marked. COS, Containers of waffle batter and shredded hashbrowns were date marked upon request by staff.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: TCS foods (Containers of waffle batter, chili, sausage gravy, cartons of shredded hashbrowns) held in coolers more than 24 hours not date marked with preparation or discard date. COS, All TCS foods were properly date marked by PIC upon request.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Quat sanitizer solutions exceeding the maximum concentration allowed (>400PPM). COS, Sanitizer buckets were emptied and refreshed with new sanitizer solution. Retested and at proper concentration, 200PPM.

511-6-1.07(6)(e)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Cutting board and floor under cooking equipment area observed with lots of food particles underneath. COS, Manager cleaned/sanitized underneath cutting board and cleaned floor under cooking equipment.

511-6-1.05(7)(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waffle House #1609 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waffle House #1609 on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waffle House #1609?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surfaces” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Waffle House #1609.

How does Waffle House #1609 compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Waffle House #1609 most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Valdosta average of 93.

Has Waffle House #1609's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waffle House #1609 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waffle House #1609 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 #1609 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House #1609 is inspected around three times per year on average.

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