Smyrna, Cobb County

WAFFLE HOUSE #1563

1395 HIGHLANDS RIDGE RD SE SMYRNA, GA 30082

Food
Latest score
94
Oct 1, 2025
City
Smyrna
County
Cobb
Inspections
4

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Oct 1, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw chicken, raw pork, and raw sausage stored uncovered inside reach in cooler next by grill in front food service.

CA: Foods shall be stored covered and protected unless cooling.

COS: Items covered.

Feb 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 942 violations

4-2A - food stored covered

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw chicken, raw pork stored uncovered inside reach in cooler next by grill in front food service. Observed waffle batter inside reach in cooler by prep top cooler in front food service stored uncovered.

CA: Foods shall be stored covered unless in the process of cooling.

COS: Food items covered.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed shelves below grill with food debris and splash. Observed bottom of reach in coolers with food debris. Observed splash on the side of reach in coolers. (Located in Front Food Service).

CA: CA: Non-Food Contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: Equipment and surfaces were cleaned during inspection.

May 28, 2024

Routine

Score: 943 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on countertops in front food service prep areas.

CA: Wiping cloths used for wiping food contact surfaces shall be stored in chemical sanitizer in between uses.

COS: PIC removed wiping cloths and placed them in sanitizing buckets.

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: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed shelf, bottom reach in coolers, bottom storage drawers in front food service area with debris and buildup.

CA: Non-Food Contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: Equipment and surfaces were cleaned during inspection.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed employee belongings stored among restaurant items in glass reach in cooler of front food service.

CA: A designated area is required for employee activity, separated from food prep areas or areas that are used to store food to prevent potential contamination.

COS: Employee belongings were removed and put into employee activity area.

Nov 15, 2023

Routine

Score: 863 violations

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed butter being stored at room temperature holding at 66F in main kitchen area; Observed prepped hash browns in reach in cooler holding at 47F;

CA: All potentially hazardous TCS food should be held at 41F or below

COS: PIC putting butter on time.

4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - equipment, food-contact surfaces,& utensils (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed black residue around soda nozzles. Observed dish washing final temp below 180. Observed dirty dishes stored clean.

CA: Equipment, food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch and operating properly.

COS: PIC had employees wipe down all soiled surfaces. Dishwasher was repaired and has final rinse temperature of 180F.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed counters and waffle prep area with food debris build up; as well as bottom of cabinets and cabinet doors with built up food debris and spillage.

CA: Non-Food Contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

COS: PIC had employees wipe down soiled surfaces