ATHENS, Oconee County

WAFFLE HOUSE

1710 EPPS BRIDGE RD ATHENS, GA 30606

Food

Latest score

Nov 13, 2025

City

ATHENS

County

Oconee

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.

Nov 13, 2025

Routine

Score: 857 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: No

Mold like substance growing in ice machine in back room. CA: Clean ice machine frequently enough to preclude growth.

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

Mold like substance growing in ice machine in back room. CA: Clean ice machine frequently enough to preclude growth.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(6)(e) - conditions of use (p, pf, c)

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Chlorine sanitizer concentration in in-use buckets at 200=+ ppm. CA: Chlorine sanitizer should be maintained at a range of 50-100 ppm. COS: Person in charge (PIC)mixed new sanitizer buckets to correct concentration.

10D - food properly labeled; original container

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(8)(b) - expired foods (p)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed expired milk in (expiration date 11/05/25) in reach in cooler. COS: PIC discarded milk.

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

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(q) - food storage (c)

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed syrup and clean cloths stored on floor in in dry storage area. COS: PIC moved items int shelves.

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed wet clothes on multiple surfaces. COS: PIC moved wet cloths to sanitizer buckets.

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(4)(k) - in-use utensils, between-use storage (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed scoop handle touching hashbrowns in make table; Observed a fork being used as a scoop in raw chicken container in reach in cooler.

Apr 4, 2025

Routine

Score: 941 violation

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

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

4 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: Yes

OBSERVED ICE IN HANDSINK IN BACK KITCHEN. CA: ALL HANDSINKS MUST ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING PURPOSES. DO NOT USE HANDSINKS AS DUMPSINKS. COS - HANDSINKS SANITIZED, MANAGER TOLD STAFF TO NOT USE HANDSINK AS DUMPSINK

Dec 12, 2024

Routine

Score: 952 violations

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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 both handwash sinks blocked with utensils, foods and/or equipment. Hand sinks are only to be used for hand washing purposes. Sinks emptied, cleaned and accessible.

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

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

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed reachin 4 door cooler shelving and lower surface with accumulations of grease, oil, liquids and/or debris. Clean surfaces at a frequency to prevent accumulations by 12/21/24.

Jul 24, 2024

Routine

Score: 963 violations

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12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored

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

3 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Observed wet wiping cloth stored on prep to counter. Store wet wiping cloths in buckets in between use.

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 heavy accumulation of grease, debris, and general grime under cooking equipment. Deep cleaning needed.

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Regulation: 511-6-1.07(3)(h) - dressing areas and lockers, designated and provided (c)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Employee food stored on top shelf of reach in. Store employee foods down and away from food products in a designated area.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine

Score: 961 violation

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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: NoRepeat: No

Observed employee drinks stored next to syrups in kitchen area. CA: Ensure all employee drinks are stored in a disposable drink cup with straws/lids and stored down and away from foods, utensils, clean equipment, clean linens, and single service items. COS: Employee drinks removed from kitchen.

Aug 23, 2023

Routine

Score: 863 violations

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6-1D - time as a public health control: procedures and records

Regulation: 511-6-1.04(6)(i) - time as a public health control (tphc) (p, pf, c)

9 ptsCorrected: YesRepeat: No

Observed egg placard without any time indications. Eggs are using TPHC (Time as Public Health Control). CA: PIC advised items using TPHC to regularly update placard with time when items are taken out of temp control and with a 4 hour max discard time. COS: Eggs currently on line discarded by PIC. New eggs placed on line with respective times written on placard.

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 hand wash sinks located in front and rear blocked with dirty dishes and cardboard boxes respectively. CA: PIC (Person-in charge) advised to keep hadwash sinks open to allow employees to frequently wash their hands as needed. COS: Items obstructing handwash sinks cleared.

15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips

Regulation: 511-6-1.05(6)(j) - mechanical warewashing, wash solution temperature (pf)

1 ptsCorrected: NoRepeat: No

Dishwasher unit failed to reach 165°. Instructed PIC to call tech on unit