Waffle House
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
70
Score
The Waffle House located at 1480 Jonesboro Road in McDonough, Georgia, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 22, 2025. This inspection identified one critical, one major, and two minor violations, including issues with food-contact surfaces, proper storage of toxic substances, and utensil handling. Previous inspections for this facility have predominantly been low-risk.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
70
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
74
Jun 13, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
90
Violations — Dec 22, 2025 Inspection
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed debris accumulation on pan stored in drawers below grill. Manager placed items to be washed. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils. (a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed bottle of Pine Sol stored directly on top of salt in dry storage area. Manager moved item. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens,...
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled
Inspector notes: Observed bowls and plates not stored inverted or in such a way to allow for proper air drying. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. 1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (i) In a clean, dry location; (ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored: (i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (ii) Covered...
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Observed food debris accumulation around lip of prep-top cooler. Please clean and sanitize the area. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
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