Covington, Newton County

Waffle House #1740

13091 Brown Bridge Rd Covington GA 30016

Food
Latest score
96
Mar 2, 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.

Mar 2, 2026

Routine

Score: 96Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance unless otherwise noted. Note: Walk in Freezer fan approaching a need to be cleaned. Note: Example allergen reporting agreement provided. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

4-2B: .05(6)(l)Observed facility washing dishes with a dish machine with a final rinse sanitizer water temperature less than 160 degrees Fahrenheit. In a mechanical operation, the temperature of the fresh hot water sanitizing rinse as it enters the manifold may not be more than 194°F (90°C), or less than: (Pf) (i) For a stationary rack, single temperature machine, 165°F (74°C); (Pf) or (ii) For all other machines, 180°F (82°C). (Pf) Corrective Actions: Three compartment sink set up with sanitizer.

Oct 24, 2025

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: All cold and hot holding temperatures are in compliance unless otherwise noted. Note: Facility made aware of new food code changes. Note: Walk in cooler fans approaching a need to be cleaned. Questions?: Call 770-784-2121 or visit www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed several temperature control for safety foods cold holding less than 4hrs with a temperature greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. (See temp log). Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in charge had cooler temperature logs from 7 AM allowing time for the food to cool back down to 41 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Feb 18, 2025

Routine

Score: 92Grade: A3 violations
Comments

Note: Brushes must not be stored in the hand sink All hot/cold held in compliance Foods frozen solid Time control in compliance Variance on hash browns Informal on 03/03/2025 Additional fees may apply Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

8-2B: .07(6)(g)Observed sanitizer concentration too high. Chemical sanitizers used on food contact surfaces shall not exceed stated concentrations (100 ppm for chlorine and 400 ppm for quaternary ammonia). (P) Corrective Actions: Sanitizer was remade to the correct concentration according to the manufactures recommendation.

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

17C: .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3Observed food debris and trash on floors around the facility. 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)

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Corrected: NoRepeat: No

18: .07(5)(k)Observed an infestation of ants in the storage closet. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by:

  1. routinely inspection incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C)
  2. routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pest; (C)
  3. having a professional treat the facility; (Pf) and
  4. eliminating harborage conditions. (C)

Sep 19, 2024

Routine

Score: 91Grade: A1 violation
Comments

Note: Ensure facility has all pages of their variance Note: Ensure non-food contact surfaces are clean Note: Ensure employees are closing reach in cooler door to ensure cold held temperatures are in compliance All other cold held in compliance Hot held in compliance Foods frozen solid Questions?? 770.784.2121 www.gnrhealth.com

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Corrected: YesRepeat: No

6-1A: .04(6)(f)Observed cold held foods not being kept at the correct temperature. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Foods were relocated to cool down.