RINCON, Effingham County

Waffle House #1914

6184 HIGHWAY 21 RINCON, GA 31326

Food

Latest score

Jun 10, 2026

City

RINCON

County

Effingham

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.

Jun 10, 2026

Routine

Score: 897 violations

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed mold-like buildup on baffle of ice machine

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed boxes of sausage and bacon sitting in pool of liquid from pork inside reach in refrigerator

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop for ice sitting on the counter next to the ice well CA: Item moved to dish pit to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dishes wet stacked in storage cabinet

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed containers not inverted above 3 compartment sink

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed buildup of syrup on drink machine levers

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy build up of debris under ice well

Dec 9, 2025

Routine

Score: 8610 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 food items in reach in coolers stored without lids. Bacon, sausage, and other items in cooler stored open. Rule: All food must be stored covered or in closed containers.

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: Yes

Observed food buildup on "clean" pans that were being used as food-contact surfaces. Observed heavy mildew-like build up on the baffle of the ice machine. Rule: Food contact surfaces shall be clean to sight and touch.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(7)(c) - food labels (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple items without labels, including chili, sausage gravy, porkchops, and other unknown food items.

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed several food items, including eggs, chili, and sausage gravy stored below a failing refrigerator condenser. Standing water in the bottom of the refrigerator mixed with unknown juices from meat or other food sources.

CA: Staff discarded exposed food items and drip collection pan was properly closed. Work order was placed during inspection visit.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee with a watch on their wrist wearing gloves and prepping food items.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth outside of sanitizing bucket on the table, and sanitizer concentration observed to be around 200ppm.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(d) - clean-in place equipment (cip) (pf, c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed ice buildup in the prep top cooler and dust buildup on ice machine filter.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed facility using a high temperature dish machine, but they do not have a maximum temperature registering test strip.

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 gaskets for refrigerator with buildup of debris and mildew-like substance.

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy grease buildup on floors under and around equipment and under shelving in the dry storage area. Observed syrup from soda machines on the wall behind the machine. Observed unidentified or mold-like substance on ceiling vents near backdoor of establishment.

Jun 12, 2025

Routine

Score: 922 violations

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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: Yes

Observed heavy mildew-like build up on the baffle of the ice machine.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee cup, with a lid and a straw, stored on a counter next to facility items and on a cart above and next to facility food items. .

Dec 11, 2024

Routine

Score: 884 violations

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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 heavy mildew-like build up on the baffle of the ice machine.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items, prepped in the facility over 24 hours ago, not date marked (gravy, chili, etc.).

CA: Item were either cooked off or discarded by the PIC.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed a carton of milk with the "Use By" date of December 9, 2024, still in use inside of a Reach In Cooler.

CA: Item was discarded by PIC.

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 an employee cup, with a lid and a straw, stored in a Reach In Cooler, next to facility food items

Jul 22, 2024

Routine

Score: 889 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 food items stored uncovered in the facility (sliced lemons in a Reach In Cooler in the front of the house, uncovered chili and sausage gravy at a steam well in the front of the house, waffle mix at the bottom of a prep cooler).

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee with a beard longer than half an inch, not properly restrained.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed an employee actively prepping food with a watch on their wrist and rings on their fingers.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(d) - handwashing signage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no employee handwash sign in the men's restroom (educated during last inspection).

14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1&3 - single-service/single-use items stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed to-go coffee cups stored on the floor in the dry storage room.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(3)(h),(i),(j) - temperature measuring device, manual warewashing; sanitizing solutions, testing device (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed no sanitizer test strips for the sanitizer 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy food and grease debris build up on counters in between equipment, on the outside and inside of equipment (gaskets and grooves, in between grill and pull-out drawers).

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(a),(b) - good repair, physical facilities maintained; cleaning, frequency & restrictions, cleaned often enough to keep them clean (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed heavy grease build on floors under equipment. Observed dust build up on walls near the cooling area in the front of the house.

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 cellphones stored atop prep counters in the front of the house.

CA: Items were removed by employees as I was inspecting.

Nov 14, 2023

Routine

Score: 867 violations

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10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: Yes

Observed a container of milk dated November 11, 2023, still in use inside of a Reach In Cooler.

CA: Item was discarded by an employee.

11D - thermometers provided and accurate

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(2)(x) - tmd, located in refrigerators/ hot holding (pf, c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple cold holding units (Walk In Cooler, Reach In Coolers, Prep Cooler, Pull Out Coolers) in the facility without internal hanging thermometers in them.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(j) - hair restraints (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee with a beard longer than half an inch, not properly restrained.

12B - personal cleanliness

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(g) - jewelry (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed an employee actively prepping food with a bracelet on their wrist.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple flies throughout the facility. Observed back door opened during the majority of my inspection.

18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(l) - removing dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, and other pest (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed fly traps full on flies near the dish sink.

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 cups (no lids and straws) stored on counter and carts (above and next to facility items) in the main kitchen area.