Waffle House #872
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
70
Score
WAFFLE HOUSE #872, located at 5146 Thomaston Rd in Macon, GA, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on January 9, 2026. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations, including issues with food storage and the cleanliness of food-contact surfaces. The facility has a history of mostly medium-risk inspections over three scored evaluations.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Feb 6, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Aug 19, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
67
Violations — Jan 9, 2026 Inspection
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door self latching mechanism not closing.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Observed several meats (raw chicken, hamburger patty and bacon) uncovered within reach in cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed mold like substance growing within ice machine
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Observed gravy within steam well next to grill holding at 115F. PIC mentioned they had just replaced the gravy unit.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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