Covington, Newton County

Waffle House #993

8239 Hwy 278 NE Covington GA 30014

Food
Latest score
93
Jun 8, 2026
City
Covington
County
Newton
Grade
A
Inspections
4

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 8, 2026

Routine

Score: 93Grade: A3 violations
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Ensure that shelving and walk in cooler fans are cleaned often enough to preclude build up. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(7)(a)1Observed interior of the drink machine and drink nozzles with a black mold like substance. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Drink machine and nozzles washed, rinsed, sanitized and allowed to air dry prior to returning into operation.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

12B: .03(5)(h)Observed grill operator prepping grilled sandwiches with a green rubber bracelet on his left arm. Food employees may not wear jewelry including medical information jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food (except for a plain ring such as a wedding band). (C) Corrective Actions: Grill operator removed bracelet during corrective action for beard guard mentioned prior and washed their hands prior to returning to food prep.

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

12B: .03(5)(j)Observed grill operator prepping grilled sandwiches with a beard/goatee longer than 1/2 an inch without a beard guard. Employees preparing or handling food shall use effective and clean, disposable or easily cleanable nets or other hair restraints approved by the Health Authority, worn properly to restrain loose hair including beards and mustaches longer than one half inch (1/2"). (C) Corrective Actions: Employee put on a beard guard provided by inspector and washed their hands prior to continuing food prep.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 100Grade: A0 violations
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance. Note: Ensured shelves in walk in are cleaned by next inspection and cleaned often enough to preclude build up. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 25, 2025

Routine

Score: 99Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: Person in charge signed the new rules checklist. Note: Ensure food items are separated and protected All hot/cold held in compliance Foods in the freezer frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www,gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed a leak from the ceiling in front of the ice machine. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C)

Sep 9, 2024

Routine

Score: 99Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: ensure all employees are educated on employee health Note: facility needs a new vomit kit. recommend two kits Note: ensure surfaces that hold dishes and single service items are clean All hot/cold held in compliance Foods frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

15C: .05(7)(d)Observed a/c vent with heavy accumulations of dust buildup. Non-food contact surfaces shall be cleaned at a frequency great enough to prevent accumulation. (C) Corrective Actions: Employee cleaned vent.