MCDONOUGH, Henry County

Waffle House

1480 JONESBORO ROAD MCDONOUGH, GA 30253

Food
Latest score
90
Dec 22, 2025
City
MCDONOUGH
County
Henry
Inspections
6

Score history

Inspection scores over time for this facility.

Inspection history

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

Dec 22, 2025

Routine

Score: 904 violations

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 debris accumulation on pan stored in drawers below grill. Manager placed items to be washed. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)1 - Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces,& Utensils (Pf) (7) Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils.

(a) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils.

  1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf.

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed bottle of Pine Sol stored directly on top of salt in dry storage area. Manager moved item. 511-6-1.07(6)(c) - Storage, Separation (P) (c) Storage, Separation. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by:

  1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; P and

  2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. This requirement does not apply to equipment and utensil cleaners and sanitizers that are stored in warewashing areas for availability and convenience if the materials are stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. P

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: NoRepeat: No

Observed bowls and plates not stored inverted or in such a way to allow for proper air drying. 511-6-1.05(10)(e)1,2,4 - Equipment, Utensil, Linens, stored 6" off floor in clean, dry location (C) (e) Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles.

  1. Except as specified in paragraph 4 of this subsection, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored:

(i) In a clean, dry location;

(ii) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and

(iii) At least 6 inches (15 centimeters) above the floor. 2. Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under paragraph 1 of this subsection and shall be stored:

(i) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and

(ii) Covered or inverted.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed food debris accumulation around lip of prep-top cooler. Please clean and sanitize the area. 511-6-1.05(7)(d) - Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) (d) Nonfood-Contact Surfaces. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.

Jun 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 933 violations

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed front handwashing sink being used to place water into containers. 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - Using a Handwashing Sink- Operation & maintenance (Pf) (o) Using a Handwashing Sink.

  1. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Pf

  2. A handwashing facility may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Pf

  3. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Pf

16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(r) - system maintained in good repair (p, c)

2 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed left side of reach-in cooler adjacent to grills evaporator leaking. Manager stated that item was in the process or being fixed and component needed for repair was ordered.511-6-1.06(2)(r) - System Maintained in Good Repair (P, C) (r) System Maintained in Good Repair. A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; P and maintained in good repair.

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 left side of reach-in cooler adjacent to grills evaporator leaking. Manager stated that item was in the process or being fixed and component needed for repair was ordered. 511-6-1.05(6)(a) - Good Repair & Proper Adjustment (C) (6) Maintenance and Operation.

(a) Good Repair and Proper Adjustment.

  1. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections (1) and (2)of this Rule.

  2. Equipment components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications.

  3. Cutting or piercing parts of can openers shall be kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when the container is opened.

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 863 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: NoRepeat: No

Observed improper horizontal separation of raw country ham, and deli meat (ham) and fully cooked cubed ham.

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: YesRepeat: No

Observed black debris accumulation on diffuser and nozzle of drink machine. Also observed clean utensils with food debris on them. COS Manager threw out and placed utensil for cleaning.

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 debris accumulation in cabinet under drink machine nearest to the back of the facility. 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) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations.

  1. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

Jun 13, 2024

Routine

Score: 962 violations

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(1)(f) - sponges, use limitation (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

12C. Observed several wet wiping cloths stored on surfaces of equipment and counters between use.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

15C.Observed accumulated dust on surfaces of utensil storage shelves in the food prep area.

Dec 28, 2023

Routine

Score: 884 violations

2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting

Regulation: 511-6-1.03(4)(a)(b)(c)(e)(f) - responsibility of permit holder, pic, and conditional employees (p), (pf)

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Signed Employee health reporting agreement not provided for staff on duty

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

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

4 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Chemicals stored with mustard in the condiment storage area. Chemicals and drinks stored together above the drink boxes

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(r) - food storage, prohibited areas (c)

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee drinks stored with/above products (food) in the walk in cooler

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

Reach in cooler gaskets contained build up

Jul 26, 2023

Routine

Score: 932 violations

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 mold-like substance inside of ice machine.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wiping cloth stored at the bottom of a reach in cooler. PIC removed wiping cloth.