Waffle House
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
78
Score
The Waffle House located at 6390 Flat Rock Rd in Columbus, GA, had its most recent inspection on January 14, 2026, which was categorized as low risk. This inspection identified one critical and one major violation, specifically concerning proper hot holding temperatures and warewashing facilities. Across four recorded inspections, this establishment has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Jul 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Jan 13, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
95
Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 corrected on site.
78
Violations — Jan 14, 2026 Inspection
6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed country gravy hot held in steam well below 135 degrees F. See temperature log. Rule: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above. Corrective Action: Gravy reheated to 181 degrees.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed facility lacking test strips for chlorine sanitizer used in facility. Rule: (i) Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in mg/L of sanitizing solutions shall be provided. Pf PIC located test strips during Health Authority's departure.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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