Albany, Dougherty County

Waffle House #2142

121 W OGLETHORPE BLVD ALBANY, GA 31701

Food
Latest score
91
Mar 25, 2026
City
Albany
County
Dougherty
Inspections
5

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 25, 2026

Routine

Score: 911 violation

3-1C - food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(1) - safe, unadulterated and honestly presented (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed mold like substance on chopped ham in prep top cooler. CA: Food shall be safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented. PIC discarded food items.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 853 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed raw country ham stored above RTE foods in the walk-in cooler. CA: 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC moved ham to bottom shelf in the walk-in cooler.

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 waffle batter stored in RIC uncovered. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered food item.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(b) - food contact surfaces and utensils - cleaning frequency (p, c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed interior of ice machine and ice bin not clean to sight and touch. CA:Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned:In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment: At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or Absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. PIC will have ice machines cleaned and sanitized.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

Score: 802 violations

4-1A - food separated and protected

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)(vi)(vii)(viii) - packaged & unpackaged food separation, packaging, and segregation (p, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed raw country ham stored above RTE foods in the walk in cooler. CA: 1. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by:(ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by:(I) Using separate equipment for each type, P or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented. PIC moved ham to bottom shelf in the walk in cooler.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

Observed lettuce, diced ham, and sliced tomatoes in prep top cooler not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the prep top cooler. CA: A: 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. PIC put food items in reach in cooler to rapidly cool.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine

Score: 814 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 lettuce, hash browns, and sliced tomatoes in prep top cooler not maintained at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below in the prep top cooler. CA: A: 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. PIC put food items in reach in cooler to rapidly cool.

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 ice bin not closed to prevent cross contamination. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC closed ice bin.

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 a bucket of waffle batter in Reach in Cooler not stored covered to prevent cross contamination. CA: Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered the bucket of raw pork chops with a lid.

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(g) - ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food, date marking (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a bucket of chili in the reach in cooler not properly date marked to indicate the date of preparation or when the food must be discarded. CA: A date marking system that meets the criteria stated in paragraphs 1 and 2 of this subsection may include: Marking the date or day of preparation, with a procedure to discard the food on or before the last date or day by which the food must be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. PIC will properly date mark.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine

Score: 824 violations

6-1B - proper hot holding temperatures

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

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed Chili and white gravy in steam well not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. CA: 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 135°F (57°C) or above. PIC increased temperature of steam well and reheated to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

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 a bucket of raw pork chops in Reach in Cooler not stored covered to prevent cross contamination. CA:Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination. PIC covered the bucket of raw pork chops with a lid.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05((2)(l) - tmd, ambient air & water - accuracy (pf)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed ambient thermometer in Reach in Cooler not reading accurately. CA: Ambient air and water temperature measuring devices that are scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit shall be designed to be easily readable and accurate to ±1.5ºC in the intended range of use. PIC replaced the thermometer.

16A - hot and cold water available; adequate pressure

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(1)(g),(h) - water supply, capacity; pressure (pf)

2 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed no hot water at employee hand sink located in the back of the facility. CA: Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the food service establishment. PIC found that the hot water was not turned on fully under the sink. He turned the hot water on and the water began to get hot .