Statesboro, Bulloch County

WAFFLE HOUSE 910

446 S MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458

Food

Latest score

Mar 5, 2026

City

Statesboro

County

Bulloch

Inspections

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

Georgia inspection history is score-based, with violations grouped under each recorded inspection.

Mar 5, 2026

Routine

Score: 876 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(f) - time/temperature control for safety; cold holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed potentially hazardous foods cold holding with internal temperature above 41F. CA: Potentially hazardous foods must be held at 41F or below. Keep prep top lid closed and keep foods below loading line in the container. COS PIC discarded out of temp foods.

6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed shell eggs held past 4-hour time. Time eggs are removed from cooler and discard time must be marked, and eggs must be used or discarded on or before the discard time. COS PIC discarded eggs and put out new eggs.

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(f)(1) - permit, displayed (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Did not observe permit displayed in establishment.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed food debris and residue inside surfaces of reach in cooler CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(i) - closing toilet room doors (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Toilet room doors must be kept completely closed. Automatic door closer on men's room is not closing door all the way

17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(h) - toilet room receptacle, covered (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Trash can in womens room must have closing lid.

May 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 913 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed multiple foods stored uncovered throughout the kitchen area. CA: Keep all foods stored covered when not in use.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed dirty utensils in reach-in drawer. CA: Keep drawer closed to prevent debris falling inside. COS: PIC instructed staff to clean.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris and residue inside surfaces of reach in cooler and walk in cooler. Observed build up on cooking equipment. CA: Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Nov 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 944 violations

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4-2A - food stored covered

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(iv) - packaged & unpackaged food, food stored covered(c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple meats being stored uncovered in a reach-in cooler. CA: Keep all foods stored covered to prevent contamination.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed scoop handles touching waffle toppings in a reach-in drawer. COS: PIC corrected.

14B - utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, handled

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - equipment, utensil, linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed two dirty pans & a spatula stored next to clean dishes. COS: PIC removed dirty utensils.

15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - good repair & proper adjustment (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishwasher not operational. CA: PIC states someone is coming to repair dishwasher today.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine

Score: 953 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(m) - wiping cloths, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloths used to clean counters and tables not stored properly (on countertop and in empty container). CA: Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware and carry-out containers that occur as food is being served shall be maintained dry and cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under DPH Rule 511-6-1-.05(6)(n).

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - equipment, food/nonfood-contact surfaces, and utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(4)(b) - designated areas for employee activity, located to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, & single service articles (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee items stored in back kitchen above facility food items and products. CA: Designated areas for employees to eat, drink, and use tobacco shall be located so that food, equipment, linens, and single-service and single-use articles are protected from contamination.

Sep 22, 2023

Routine

Score: 923 violations

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - storage, separation (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed steel wool detergent pads stored above utensils, dishware, and food. COS chemicals moved to appropriate location and soiled dishware moved to 3-compartment sink

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(m) - outer openings protected (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed back door propped open and flies present in food storage area.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(g) - warewashing equipment, cleaning agents (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed dishwasher with no detergent.

Jun 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 1000 violations

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No violations recorded for this inspection.