Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
58
Score
Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 has been inspected four times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 16, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Proper cold holding temperatures” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 84, which Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (waffle batter 49 degrees Fahrenheit) cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in reach in cooler on the main service line. CA: TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. COS: The PIC discarded the waffle batter.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (gravy 125 degrees Fahrenheit) hot holding below 135 degrees Fahrenheit in steam well located in the front main kitchen area. CA: TCS foods must be hot held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or greater. COS: The PIC discarded the gravy.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food (sliced cheese 46 degrees Fahrenheit) cold holding at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit in prep top cooler on the main service line. The cheese was observed to be stacked above the designated fill line in the metal pan. CA: TCS foods must be cold held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less. COS: Per the PIC the cheese had been moved from a different cooler less than 1 hour prior. The cheese was moved to a different cooler to be properly cooled down. Temperatures were taken to verify prep top cooler functionality.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed daylight underneath the back door when the door was closed. CA: Outer openings must be protected by solid, self-closing and tight-fitting doors. COS: No COS noted at this time. The facility will have the weather stripping repaired/ replaced. This will be rechecked by the Health Department.
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dead roach bug in cabinet underneath soda dispenser on the main service line. CA: Dead or trapped pests should be removed from the premises at a frequency that prevents the attraction of other pests. COS: The facility removed the dead insect. Pest Control was verified at the time of inspection.
511-6-1.07(5)(l)
58
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed slicers with food build up. CA: Discussed cleaning frequency with pic. COS: PIC placed into dish area for cleaning-health dept will re-check
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed no test strips for sanitizer used for sanitizing tables. CA: Discussed test strips for bottles of sanitizer used on tables with pic. COS: PIC will order test strips. Health dept. will re-check test strips
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths lying on surfaces throughout kitchen. CA: Discussed storage of wiping cloths with pic. COS: PIC discarded wiping cloths and will discuss proper storage of wiping cloths with staff
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed single use cups and drinking cups used for scooping ice for customers and employee's drink. CA: Discussed using ice scoop with handle with pic. COS: PIC educated staff and will monitor employees. Discussed purchasing a larger ice scoop for servers with pic.
511-6-1.05(6)(r)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on several coolers. CA: Discussed torn gaskets with pic. COS: PIC has ordered gaskets-health dept will re-check cooler gaskets
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Observed dumpster area with trash and dumpster in need of replacing due to holes in bottom per Josef. CA: Discussed dumpster condition and trash around dumpster with pic. COS: Dumpster area will be cleaned and re-checked by health dept. PIC will replace dumpster if needed.
511-6-1.06(5)(o)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed missing ceiling tiles due to several repairs on ac unit. CA: Discussed repairs and replacing ceiling tiles with pic. COS: Health dept will re-check ceiling tile replacement and ac working in kitchen
511-6-1.07(2)(f)
64
Feb 13, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed ice machine with buildup and filters on ice machine with buildup. CA: CA: discussed cleaning frequency with pic-pic will clean
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed long painted fingernails while working in kitchen around food. CA: discussed personal cleanliness with pic regarding long painted fingernails. Employees put gloves on.
511-6-1.03(5)(f)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: observed torn gaskets on coolers and cooler doors not sealing properly because of gaskets or door in need of repair. CA: discussed cooler doors and gaskets with pic-pic called area manager for needed repairs while in facility-Kerry is aware of needed repairs
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed testing strips for sanitizer not available for testing-CA; discussed sanitizer test strips and hot water sanitizer thermometer testing with pic-pic will order test strips for liquid sanitizer for tables and will place batteries in hot water thermometer disc for testing
511-6-1.05(6)(h)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: observed rolling storage cart with sticky food debris. CA: discussed cleaning frequency with pic-pic will clean today
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
12B - personal cleanliness
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed multiple bracelets on employees while in kitchen. CA: discussed policy on bracelets and jewelry with pic-pic had all employees remove jewelry
511-6-1.03(5)(g)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed dry wiping cloth coming in contact with ready to eat food on prep surface. CA: discussed storage of wiping cloths with pic-pic removed cloth and will store properly away from food contact
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
64
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
10D - food properly labeled; original container
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed milk held past use by date (5/28). CA: discussed milk date with pic-pic discarded milk (waiting on truck to bring more milk)
511-6-1.04(8)(b)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths on counter used for wiping tables. CA: discussed wiping cloth storage of wiping cloths with employee and pic (pic educated employee on proper sanitizing of tables with approved sanitizer bottle and single use towels (bucket had water only-out of sanitizer tablets)
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed torn gaskets on several coolers. CA: discussed torn gaskets with pic-pic will have new gaskets for replacement of torn gaskets
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed prep top cooler (make table) top portion not cold holding 41 degrees F or below. Food was marked with a time label and will be discarded within allowed time frame of 4 hr. CA: Cooler will be repaired and serviced and rechecked by health dept
511-6-1.05(6)(q)
18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed daylight at back door and flies present in facility. CA: discussed repairing back door to help prevent flies and to have more approved fly control devices in kitchen to help control flies with pic (Joseph and Cecil)
511-6-1.07(2)(m)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411.
How does Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 compare to other restaurants in Rome?
Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Rome average of 84.
Has Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Waffle House # 1907 - Hwy 411 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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