ELLENWOOD, Henry County

Waffle House

201 FAIRVIEW ROAD ELLENWOOD, GA 30294

Food

Latest score

Jun 3, 2026

City

ELLENWOOD

County

Henry

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 3, 2026

Routine

Score: 847 violations

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items cold held above 41F in the prep top cooler and reach in cooler. Manager was advised to place ice under the items in the prep top cooler and to replace the gaskets on the reach in coolers that are the cause of the temperature increase.

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

9 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold like substances on interior surface of ice machine. Observed food/lip contact surface of coffee mugs stored on trays with debris.

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 reach in cooler gaskets not properly closing. It was observed that when one door closes, the other pops opened. Manager was advised to repair the door gaskets.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed white substances on the walk in cooler shelves. Observed syrup spilled in the cabinets underneath the soda machine with mold growth. Manager was advised to clean and sanitize these surfaces.

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: Yes

Observed floors underneath the dish machine, cooking equipment, walk-in cooler, and dry storage area with food debris. Observed ceiling tiles with dust accumulation.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(5)(d) - cleaning ventilation system, nuisance & discharge prohibition, cleaned in way not to cause contamination or create a public health hazard (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed dust accumulating on air vents.

Dec 3, 2025

Routine

Score: 892 violations

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5-1B - proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(5)(h) - reheating for hot holding (p)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sausage gravy and chili improperly reheating in the steam well. PIC removed items from the steam well and rapidly reheated them on the stove top to 165F.

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: Yes

Observed debris and food underneath the cook line and the dish machine.

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

Score: 836 violations

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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 produce (lettuce and lemons) stored next to raw chicken and below box of raw steak in the walk in cooler. Manager corrected on site.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(g) - chemical sanitizers, criteria (p)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in chlorine sanitizer spray bottles. Manager corrected on site. New concentration was between 50ppm-100ppm and all sanitizer bottles were re-made.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.02(1)(d) - displaying of the inspection report (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed previous inspection report not posted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reach in cooler with condensation dripping inside causing water to pool inside of the reach in cooler on the cookline.

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - using drain plugs; maintaining refuse areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed drain plug missing from the dumpster.

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: Yes

Observed broken tiles and floors in need of regrouting due to standing water in between tiles and in spaces where tiles are broken.

Oct 8, 2024

Routine

Score: 895 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 debris and small mold like particles on interior surface of soda fountain nozzles. Manager removed nozzles to be cleaned and sanitized.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(g)2 - kitchen and tableware, properly handled to protect food-/lip-contact surfaces (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bowls and plates stored in a way that does not prevent contamination on food contact interior surfaces. Bowls and plates should be stored inverted or covered.

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: Yes

Observed excessive build up of waffle batter around the waffle making station.

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: Yes

Observed food and dirt debris underneath dishwashing station and cooking equipment. Observed missing baseboard tile at the entrance of the dry storage area.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(2)(j) - heating, ventilation, air conditioning, system vents, designed to prevent contamination (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed air vents with rust and dust accumulating in the back of the establishment and kitchen doorway.

Apr 5, 2024

Routine

Score: 905 violations

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(7)(c) - cooking & baking equipment (c)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed mold on interior surfaces of ice machine and soda fountain nozzles.

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 dead roaches underneath the dishwashing machine. Please clean up dead insect to prevent accumulation, decomposition, and the attraction of other pests.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(10)(h) - soiled and clean tableware removed from consumer eating and drinking areas (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed bowls stored in way that does not prevent contamination on food contact interior surfaces. Bowls should be stored inverted or covered.

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 excessive build up of waffle batter around the waffle making station. Observed rusted shelves in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen.

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 food debris on the floor underneath dishwashing machine and grill equipment.

Sep 21, 2023

Routine

Score: 911 violation

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed multiple TCS food items in the walk in cooler and prep top cooler cold held above 41F. It was suggested to the manager to used TPHC for items in the prep top cooler and to have maintenance on the walk in cooler.