Feb 18, 2026
Routine
Score: 1000 violations
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Arcade, Jackson County
Waffle House #994
4915 US HWY 129 N JEFFERSON, GA 30549
Food
Latest score
100
Feb 18, 2026
City
Arcade
County
Jackson
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.
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
Score: 942 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: YesRepeat: No
Table sanitizer methods discussed with person-in charge (PIC). PIC described one bucket table sanitization method. Corrective action (CA): PIC instructed to use two bucket with wiping cloth or spray bottle and paper towel for proper sanitization. COS.
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: YesRepeat: Yes
Observed clean plates stored upright and uncovered on shelf over prep cooler. Keep plates inverted or covered. COS Repeat Item.
Dec 23, 2024
Routine
Score: 926 violations
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Regulation: 511-6-1.03(5)(k)1&2 - eating, drinking, or using tobacco (c)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed grill staff eating at front line. Staff shall not eat in food service and prep areas. COS.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(2)(o) - using a handwashing sink- operation & maintenance (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed rear hand sink blocked with wipe cloths stored in sink. Sink cleaned out.
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(b) - hand drying provision (pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed front and rear hand sink paper towel dispensers empty. Keep dispensers full. COS
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: YesRepeat: Yes
Observed clean plates stored upright and uncovered on shelf over prep cooler. Keep plates inverted or covered. COS Repeat Item.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)
1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No
Observed dumpster doors open. Keep dumpster closed and covered. COS. Repeat Item.
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: Yes
Observed dumpster without required drain plug. Keep dumpster drain plug in place. Repeat Item
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
Score: 924 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(n) - manual and mechanical warewashing equipment, chemical sanitization-temperature, ph, concentration, hardness (p,pf)
4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration in 3-compartment sink below 50 ppm. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to maintain chlorine sanitizer concentration between 50-100 ppm. PIC remade sanitizer to proper concentration.
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: YesRepeat: Yes
Observed stacked plates by grill not stored inverted or covered. Plates inverted.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes
Dumpster door open. Door closed.
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: Yes
Dumpster missing drain plug.
Sep 14, 2023
Routine
Score: 936 violations
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 cold read-to eat (RTE) time/temperature control for safety (TCS) items throughout establishment not date-marked. Corrective Action (CA): Person-in charge (PIC) instructed to date-mark all cold RTE items with 7 day max discard day. PIC date-marked all affected items after verifying prep date of 9/14/23. COS.
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Observed scoop stored in cheese; handle touching product. Scoop removed. COS.
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 stacked plates not stored inverted. Cover plates or store inverted.
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 nonfood-contact surfaces not free of soil, grease, dust, dirt, or food debris throughout establishment.
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Regulation: 511-6-1.06(5)(n) - covering receptacles (c)
1 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No
Dumpster lid opened. Lid closed. COS.
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
Dumpster missing drain plug.